Seswaa

• Beef2¼ lb
• Onion1
• Bay Leaf3
• SaltTo taste
• Black PepperSprinkling
• Water4¼ cups

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre heat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.

2. 2

   Cut the meat into large chunks then brown in a dish suitable for slow cooking in the oven such as a cast iron casserole dish.

3. 3

   Add the whole peeled onion, salt, cracked black pepper, water and bay leaves.

4. 4

   Bring to the boil then cover and place into the oven for 4 hours.

5. 5

   After 4 hours, remove from oven and place onto the stove burner in order to cook off most of the remaining liquid.

6. 6

   Use a wooden spoon to pound or mash up the meat, the meat should fall apart quite easily.

7. 7

   and will appear shredded.

8. 8

   You may brown the meat further if desired.

9. 9

   Check seasoning then serve with polenta or the more traditional thick cornmeal porridge known as pap or sadza, and a side of green vegetables.