Samp and Beans
Samp and beans mix, beef or mutton and tomato come together in this beef β 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Rinse the samp and beans mix well, then soak it in plenty of cold water overnight or for at least 6 hours to shorten the cooking time.
- Drain the soaked mix, place it in a large pot with about 8 cups of fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook partially covered for 1.5 to 2 hours until the samp is soft and the beans are tender, topping up with hot water as needed.
- While that cooks, cut the beef or mutton into bite-sized pieces and brown it in the oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat on all sides.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the meat and cook until softened, then stir in the chopped tomatoes and let them break down into a sauce for about 10 minutes.
- Stir the meat and tomato mixture into the cooked samp and beans along with the crumbled stock cube, then season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer everything together for a further 30 to 40 minutes until the meat is fork-tender and fully cooked and the dish has thickened to a hearty stew, adjusting the seasoning before serving hot.
You'll use: Pan Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Samp and Beans take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Samp and Beans is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: A close up of Dikgobe (mixture of samp and beans).jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.