Tomato Bredie
Tomato bredie is a hearty South African lamb stew built around tender lamb, fresh tomatoes, onion, and potatoes. Bay leaves, white pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon give the tomato-rich broth a balanced blend of warmth, tang, and gentle sweetness as it simmers for hours. Serve it as a comforting family dinner, especially on a cool day.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato Bredie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Dredge lamb in flour; shake off excess.
- 3
Cook lamb in hot oil until browned all over. Transfer lamb to a plate, reserving drippings in the pan.
- 4
Cook and stir the onion in drippings until soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes. Return lamb chops to the saucepan; season with bay leaves, bouillon, salt, brown sugar, white peppercorns, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally, making sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
- 5
Stir in potatoes; continue cooking until potatoes are cooked and meat is tender, about 45 minutes more.
- 6
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
- 7
Stir in the potatoes; continue cooking until the potatoes are done and the meat is tender, about 45 minutes more.
- Calories 467.55 kcal High 23%
- Protein 58.58 g Good Source 117%
- Carbohydrate 22.01 g 8%
- Total Fat 17.03 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 4.4 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.47 g High --
- Cholesterol 174.64 mg High 58%
- Sodium 380.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.25 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.4 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 1584.1 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 8.86 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 15.35 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tomato Bredie is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cake Flour. Each serving provides about 467.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato Bredie made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cake Flour, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato Bredie?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato Bredie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tomato Bredie healthy?
- Tomato Bredie has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 467.55 calories and 58.58 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 380.99 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.4 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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