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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾25gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Lithoko tse Khomo

How to order / say it
Say it Lithoko tse Khomo — [lee-tho-ko tse kho-mo]
Order I'd like to have the beef stew.
Locally Ke kopa lithoko tse khomo.
Say locally

Slow-simmered beef stew with vegetables.

Why try it?

A dish that often brings families together during celebrations and showcases Teyateyaneng's love for hearty, flavorful meals.

How it tastes

Rich and savory with tender beef chunks that melt in your mouth, complemented by the hearty textures of vegetables and aromatic spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

The stew originated in the late 19th century, a result of combining cattle farming traditions with local produce, it has since become a beloved dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef chunks
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🧄 5 cloves garlic
  • 🥣 500 ml stock

Method

  1. 1 Brown beef in a pot, remove and set aside.
  2. 2 Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
  3. 3 Return beef, add vegetables and stock, simmer until tender.

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