Botswanan Seswaa Beef with Pap

Ingredients

• 10 oz beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1 tbsp diced onion
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Steps

1. Cover beef with broth, sliced onion, garlic, bay leaf, and salt; simmer covered until very tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
2. Remove bay leaf and shred the beef with two forks, adding a little broth to keep it moist.
3. Bring water to a boil in a second pot and whisk in cornmeal; cook, stirring, until smooth and thick, 5 minutes.
4. Mix tomato, diced onion, lemon juice, and cilantro for a fresh relish.
5. Spoon pap onto two plates and serve with seswaa and tomato relish.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.