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Ostrich Potjie

Low in animal fat, and full of flavour if cooked correctly, ostrich can serve as a regular alternative to red meat.

Level

Easy

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

45 minutes

UserServing8 People
8

Ingredients

  • Ostrich goulash cubes (800 g)2 packs
  • SPAR chopped bacon250 g
  • Brandy30 ml
  • Large onions, sliced2
  • Large cloves garlic, finely chopped3
  • Freshline baby potatoes with herb butter (2 x 400 g packets)800 g
  • Dried thyme8 ml
  • SPAR chopped tomatoes1 can
  • SPAR sweet chilli sauce0.5 bottle
  • Red wine or hot beef stock250 ml
  • Box frozen creamed spinach, thawed320 g

Instructions

01

Step 1

Brown the ostrich and bacon together lightly in the heated potjie. Add the brandy and allow it to cook off for a few minutes.

02

Step 2

Layer the onion slices and garlic, followed by the potatoes and herb butter.

03

Step 3

Sprinkle on the thyme.

04

Step 4

Gently add the tomato, chilli sauce and wine/ stock. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.

05

Step 5

Top with the thawed creamed spinach. Replace the pot lid at an angle, and cook for a further 15 minutes.

06

Step 6

Gently combine all the pot contents and serve.

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