🇳🇦 Namibian Cuisine

Pap en Vleis

Maize Porridge with Meat

Prep Time 1 hour

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

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.

Ingredients

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.

Did You Know?

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