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Classic Beef Potjiekos

Name: Classic Beef Potjiekos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 6 portioner
Cuisine: south_african
Ingredients: 1.000 g beef stew meat cut into 3-4cm cubes; 30 ml olive oil; 2 stk. yellow onion chopped; 4 fed garlic minced; 500 ml beef broth; 30 g tomato paste; 2 stk. bay leaf; 5 g dried thyme; 500 g potato peeled and quartered; 300 g carrot peeled and sliced; 400 g butternut squash peeled, deseeded, and cubed; 200 g green bean trimmed; 1 tsk. salt; 0,5 tsk. black pepper freshly ground

Potjiekos, meaning 'small pot food', is a traditional South African stew cooked in a three-legged cast-iron pot over an open fire. This recipe features tender beef, an array of vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce, perfect for a cozy gathering.

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Tid i alt: 3 t. 45 min.
Portioner: 6
Sværhedsgrad: Mellem
Pr. portion: 621 kcal

Glutenfri

Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde mælk. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.

Klargøring

Ingredienser

1.000 gbeef stew meat, cut into 3-4cm cubes
30 mlolive oil
2 stk.yellow onion, chopped
4 fedgarlic, minced
500 mlbeef broth
30 gtomato paste
2 stk.bay leaf
5 gdried thyme
500 gpotato, peeled and quartered
300 gcarrot, peeled and sliced
400 gbutternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cubed
200 ggreen bean, trimmed
1 tsk.salt
0,5 tsk.black pepper, freshly ground

Udstyr

cast-iron pot · cutting board · knife

Fremgangsmåde

Trin for trin

1
Season the beef stew meat generously with salt and pepper.
Ca. 5 min.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron pot or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until it's deeply colored on all sides, then remove and set aside.
Ca. 10 min.
Kokkens note: Do not overcrowd the pot; this ensures a good sear and not just steaming.
3
Add the yellow onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Ca. 7 min.
4
Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Ca. 1 min.
5
Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
Ca. 2 min.
6
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 1.5 hours.
Ca. 1 t. 30 min.
Kokkens note: Maintain a very gentle simmer; the potjiekos should cook slowly without vigorous boiling.
7
Layer the potatoes, carrots, and butternut squash on top of the meat and sauce. Do not stir.
Ca. 5 min.
Kokkens note: Layering helps the vegetables steam and cook evenly without becoming mushy.
8
Cover and continue to cook for another 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
Ca. 1 t.
9
Add the green beans to the top layer, cover, and cook for a final 15 minutes.
Ca. 15 min.
10
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.
Ca. 15 min.
Kokkens note: This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the potjiekos to settle.
11
Gently stir the potjiekos just before serving to combine all the ingredients.

Pr. portion

Næringsindhold

55%Score

Kalorier: 621,1kcal
Protein: 42,1g
Kulhydrat: 37g
Fedt: 35,3g
Kostfibre: 7g
Sukker: 9,2g

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Opbevaring

Store leftover potjiekos in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Genopvarmning

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if needed, until warmed through.