Dairy-Free Vetkoek with Savory Mince

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups of All-Purpose Flour, 2 tsp of Instant Yeast, 1 tbsp of Sugar, and 1 tsp of Salt. Add the 1 1/2 cups of Warm Water and mix with your hands or a spoon until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
2. 2While the dough is rising, prepare the savory mince. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the about 450 g of Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned all over, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
3. 3Add the 1 medium Onion, chopped, and the 2 cloves of Garlic, minced, to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the 2 tbsp of Tomato Paste, 1 cup of Beef Broth, 1 cup of Mixed Vegetables, and 1 tbsp of Curry Powder. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
5. 5Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Gently shape each piece into a ball, then flatten each ball slightly into a disc about 1.27 cm thick.
6. 6Heat enough Vegetable Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to reach a depth of about 7.62 cm. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C.
7. 7Carefully lower 2-3 flattened dough balls into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry the dough for 3-5 minutes per side, until they are puffed up and golden brown all over. Remove the fried vetkoek from the oil with the slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
8. 8Serve the warm vetkoek immediately. Cut each vetkoek in half horizontally, without cutting all the way through, and fill generously with the prepared savory mince.

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