Dairy-Free Biltong Potjie with Samp and Beans
A hearty and flavorful South African stew made with biltong (dried, cured meat), samp (dried corn kernels), and beans, cooked in a traditional potjie (three-legged cast iron pot) for deep flavor.
Ingredients
- 500 g Biltong
- 1 cup Samp
- 1 cup Dried Beans
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalks Celery
- 6 cups Beef Broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 teaspoons Dried Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak samp and beans overnight in separate bowls.
- 2Heat vegetable oil in a potjie or large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- 3Add carrots and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4Add biltong and cook until browned.
- 5Drain samp and beans and add them to the pot. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, and dried herbs.
- 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until samp and beans are tender. Stir occasionally, adding more broth if needed.
- 7Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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