Stew
Potjiekos

Potjiekos

South Africa

180Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A South African layered stew cooked slowly outdoors in a three-legged cast-iron pot — meat at the base, vegetables stacked on top, never stirred.

Equipment
  • Cast-iron potjie or heavy pot
  • Open fire or low burner
Ingredients
Beef or lamb, cubed1 kg
Onion2
Carrots3
Potatoes4
Baby cabbage or peppers300 g
Garlic4 cloves
Stock2 cups
Bay, thyme, cloves1 tsp
Oil3 tbsp
Salt & pepperto taste

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