Traditional South African Beef Potjie
This traditional south african beef potjie is a hearty and flavorful stew that combines tender beef with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked in a cast-iron pot, it develops rich flavors that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Serve it with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal!
This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 180 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 180 min · Total: 200 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include black pepper, potatoes, beef chuck, beef broth.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 medium potatoes (diced)
- 900 g beef chuck (cut into cubes)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme (dried)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large potjie pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and chopped green bell pepper to the pot.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let it simmer for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving and enjoy your beef potjie with crusty bread or rice.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 36 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.