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Beef and Balsamic Apricot Potjie

This simple but different potjie is a delicious treat to enjoy with those you love.

Level

Easy

Prep time

25 minutes

Cooking time

3 hours

Serving6 People

Ingredients

Beef and Balsamic Apricot Potjie Recipe

SPAR Butchers Choice Streaky Bacon250 g
SPAR Oil for frying1
SPAR Beef, cut into cubes2 kg
SPAR Freshline Onions, sliced3
SPAR Freshline Garlic Cloves, crushed4
Stock250 ml
Red Wine250 ml
SPAR Balsamic Vinegar100 ml
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste1
Bay leaves2
Herbs, freshly chopped50 ml
SPAR Apricot Jam60 ml
SPAR Dried Apricots200 g
SPAR Freshline Baby potatoes20

Hints & tips

Helpful Hint

Always warm the wine and stock before adding to the meat. This ensures that the meat stays tender. Pouring cold liquid onto the meat can cause the meat to contract and become tough.

Instructions

01

Step 1

Heat oil over hot coals in a number 3 potjie pot and fry the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. Brown the meat, a few pieces at a time.

02

Step 2

Return the bacon and all the browned meat to the pot.

03

Step 3

Add the onions, garlic, stock, wine, vinegar, seasoning, bay leaves and herbs.

04

Step 4

Simmer for about 2 hours until nearly cooked and then add jam, apricots and baby potatoes. Simmer for another 30–40 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.