

1 kg Beef

1 Onion

3 Bay Leaf

To taste Salt

Sprinkling Black Pepper

1 Litre Water
1- Pre heat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
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- Add the whole peeled onion, salt, cracked black pepper, water and bay leaves.
4- Bring to the boil then cover and place into the oven for 4 hours.
5- After 4 hours, remove from oven and place onto the stove burner in order to cook off most of the remaining liquid.
6- Use a wooden spoon to pound or mash up the meat, the meat should fall apart quite easily.
7- and will appear shredded.
8- You may brown the meat further if desired.
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.