Grilled Beef Short Rib & Tomato 🍅 Potjie | Potjiekos | Recipes from South Africa | Cast Iron Recipes

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: water

Grape juice adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthy, while canola is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while carrots are a cost-effective substitute.

Coat beef short ribs with beef tallow and sprinkle with sea salt.

Grill the beef short ribs until beautifully caramelized and browned.

In a hot pot, add beef tallow or high heat oil before the vegetables.

Sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until browned.

Cut the beef short ribs into large chunks and add them to the pot.

Add spices and fry for about 30 seconds for flavor extraction.

Add fresh tomatoes to the pot to cook down into the sauce base.

Simmer the mixture for an hour or two.

Chop one potato to help thicken the sauce and add large chunks of other potatoes.

Add sweet corn and dried herbs for flavor.

Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper before serving.

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