Lesotho-style Spicy Meat Sauce

Ingredients

In this Lesotho adaptation, we have incorporated the traditional Lesotho spice, piri-piri, to add a fiery kick to the sauce. Additionally, we have adjusted the cooking technique to ensure the meat becomes tender and succulent, allowing it to absorb all the flavors of the sauce. The Lesotho-style spicy meat sauce is typically served with rice or bread, reflecting the culinary preferences of Lesotho. We alse have the original recipe for Sauce charcutière, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lb) beef, cubed 500g (1.1 lb) beef, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 tomatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons piri-piri spice 2 teaspoons piri-piri spice
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon coriander
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 8g, 4g
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the beef cubes to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
4. 4.
   Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, piri-piri spice, paprika, cumin, coriander, and salt. Mix well to combine.
5. 5.
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
6. 6.
   Serve the Lesotho-style spicy meat sauce over rice or with bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef — Choose a tender cut of beef, such as sirloin or chuck, for the best results in this recipe. Trim any excess fat before cubing the meat to ensure a leaner sauce.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra spicy kick, increase the amount of piri-piri spice according to your taste preference.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last few minutes of cooking to thicken it up.

Serving advice

Serve the Lesotho-style spicy meat sauce over a bed of fluffy white rice or with warm crusty bread to soak up all the delicious flavors.

Presentation advice

Garnish the Lesotho-style spicy meat sauce with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.