Pumpkin Bredie (South African Pumpkin and Meat Stew

Pumpkin bredie is a delicious squash/pumpkin meat-based stew from south Africa. Pumpkin bredie is a hearty one-pot meal, perfect for colder weather and an easy recipe to make during pumpkin season.

Steps for making a delicious pumpkin bredie:

1. Brown meat and reserve

2. Brown onions

3. Add cubed pumpkins, spices, water, and meat to the pan

4. Simmer and cover

What kind of pumpkin or squash can you use for the pumpkin bredie?

Winter squashes that are relatively easy to peel and sweet are a good option (use a short knife for peeling after dividing the pumpkin or squash in manageable pieces):

• sugar pumpkin

• kabocha (sweet mama variety)

• butternut

• red Kuri (potimarron)

• Cinderella’s pumpkin (potiron vif d’Etampe)

Ideas of easy squash or pumpkin-based recipes:

• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Waffles

• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Soft Cookies

• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

• Roasted Kabocha Sweet Mama Squash

• Easy Butternut Squash Soup

• Deliciously Creamy Coconut Squash and Quinoa Soup

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Pumpkin Bredie

Yield: 4-6

Author: mddolce

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 H & 5 MTotal time: 1 H & 20 M

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) of lamb
• 1 large onion
• 1 tsp of chopped ginger
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 kg (2.2 lb) of squash (butternut, red Kuri, or Kabocha)*
• 3 tbsp of vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup of water
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Peel, deseed, and cube pumpkin or squash. The pieces of lamb and squash should be of similar size, about 1.5 inches length (3 cm). Cut the lamb into similar sized pieces as the pumpkin or squash.
2. Add 3 tbsp of oil to a pan and brown lamb for about 10 to 12 min, then reserve on a plate. Add onion, and stir until onions become light brown (for about 4 min).
3. Add cubed squashes, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon to onions and brown for a little longer, for about 5 min. Add a bit of oil if squashes and onions stick to the pan.
4. Add reserved lamb, 1/2 cup of water, a bit of salt, pepper, and cover. Let cook on medium-low for 35 to 40 min, until meat and squashes are tender. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Mix a bit, and cook for 10 more minutes.
5. Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

*sweetness and consistency will slightly vary depending on the type of squash chosen

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