Potjiekos

Potjiekos, which literally means "small-pot food," is a Dutch-influenced dish. It is popular in South Africa and has been included in Namibian cuisine. This meal is frequently served at parties and picnics. It's made over an open fire in an iron three-legged kettle. When it comes to this recipe, this saucepan makes all the difference. People gather to have a good time while a pot of Potjiekos cooks, and a few beverages are served. Potjiekos is a slow-cooked beef and vegetable meal that takes around three hours to prepare.

Ingredients:

3 pounds lamb, cubed,2 onions, chopped,1 cup red wine,1 pound of baby potatoes,2 tbsp curry powder,1/2 cup milk,2 tbsp olive oil,3 cups beef stock,1 pound small carrots,1 tbsp sugar,1 tbsp turmeric,salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, and saute until browned. Take the lamb out of the pot with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
• Put the onions in the Dutch oven and fry them for 8 minutes, or until they soften.
• Place the meat back in the pot, then pour in the wine and just enough beef stock to cover the meat. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 1 hour.
• Stir in the carrots and potatoes and simmer for 30 more minutes.
• Stir the sugar, turmeric, and curry powder into the milk, then add the spiced milk to the Dutch oven.
• Let the mixture come up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Serve warm.