Pap en Vleis

Name: Pap en Vleis
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Namibian
Ingredients: 3 cups maize meal; 4 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1kg beef stewing pieces; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 onions, sliced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste

Pap en Vleis (PUP en FLAYS)

Maize Porridge with Meat

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 472 kcal

A hearty duo of stiff maize porridge and slow-cooked meat in a rich tomato and onion gravy, the everyday comfort meal of Namibian households.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

two large pots wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep plate

Garnishes: chopped parsley

Accompaniments: chakalaka, green salad

Ingredients

3 cups maize meal
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
1kg beef stewing pieces
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 onions, sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Boil water with salt, gradually stir in maize meal. Cook on low heat, stirring often, for 20 minutes until stiff.
2
Heat oil in a separate pot, brown beef pieces on all sides.
3
Add onions and garlic, cook until soft.
4
Add tomatoes and paprika, stir and simmer covered for 40 minutes until meat is tender and sauce is thick.
5
Serve a mound of pap with meat and gravy ladled alongside.

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Did You Know?

Pap en vleis is so universally loved in Namibia that even fine-dining restaurants serve elevated versions with kudu or springbok.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

two large pots
wooden spoon

Garnishing

chopped parsley

Accompaniments

chakalaka, green salad

The Story Behind Pap en Vleis

Pap (maize porridge) became a southern African staple after maize was introduced from the Americas. Combined with local meat and gravy traditions, pap en vleis evolved into the quintessential everyday meal across Namibia, eaten by all communities.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner daily meal 📜 Origins: Southern African staple, pre-colonial roots

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