Classic Beef Potjiekos
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.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 3 godz. 45 min
- Porcje
- 6
- Trudność
- Średni
- Na porcję
- 621 kcal
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Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
- 1000 gbeef stew meat, cut into 3-4cm cubes
- 30 mlolive oil
- 2 szt.yellow onion, chopped
- 4 ząbekgarlic, minced
- 500 mlbeef broth
- 30 gtomato paste
- 2 szt.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 łyżeczkasalt
- 0,5 łyżeczkablack pepper, freshly ground
Sprzęt
cast-iron pot · cutting board · knife
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 1
Season the beef stew meat generously with salt and pepper.
Około 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.
Około 10 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 7 min
- 4
Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Około 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.
Około 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.
Około 1 godz. 30 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 5 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 1 godz.
- 9
Add the green beans to the top layer, cover, and cook for a final 15 minutes.
Około 15 min
- 10
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.
Około 15 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Na porcję
Wartości odżywcze
- Kalorie
- 621,1kcal
- Białko
- 42,1g
- Węglowodany
- 37g
- Tłuszcz
- 35,3g
- Błonnik
- 7g
- Cukry
- 9,2g
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Przechowuj prawidłowo
Store leftover potjiekos in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if needed, until warmed through.