Tomato Potjie (Stew But Not Quite) Recipe

Name: Tomato Potjie (Stew But Not Quite)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 ml olive oil; 1 ml salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn; 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (don't be shy); 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon anise seed; 2 tablespoons dried herbs; 75 ml tomato paste; 250 ml tomato puree; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 pieces cinnamon bark; 1 tablespoon paprika, per 500 g meat and add more if using lots of veg; 2 large chopped onions (don't be shy); 1 green pepper, sliced (not too small); 1/2 - 1 kg meat (boned or deboned your choice(I have never used pork but would work) or 1/2-1 kg chicken (boned or deboned your choice(I have never used pork but would work); 4 potatoes, chopped into quarters (not too small); 250 g mushrooms; 250 -400 g vegetables, depending on your personal wish (examples of veggie are ( patti pans, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, corn or just frozen mixed veggies); 3 gem squash; rice, at own discretion

Servings: persons

50 ml olive oil
1 ml salt, to taste
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
1 tablespoon fresh garlic (don't be shy)
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon anise seed
2 tablespoons dried herbs
75 ml tomato paste
250 ml tomato puree
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 pieces cinnamon bark
1 tablespoon paprika, per 500 g meat and add more if using lots of veg
2 large chopped onions (don't be shy)
1 green pepper, sliced (not too small)
1/2 - 1 kg meat (boned or deboned your choice(I have never used pork but would work) or 1/2-1 kg chicken (boned or deboned your choice(I have never used pork but would work)
4 potatoes, chopped into quarters (not too small)
250 g mushrooms
250 -400 g vegetables, depending on your personal wish (examples of veggie are ( patti pans, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, corn or just frozen mixed veggies)
3 gem squash
rice, at own discretion

1
Select a deep pot (black pot if possible).
2
Place oil in pot and bring to heat (not too hot).
3
Add onions, green peppers, black peppers corns, garlic, bay leaves, mixed herbs, coriander, paprika, anise seeds and cinnamon bark.
4
Once the onions are translucent and the mixture has formed a nice paste, add a bit of water and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Add your meat and mushrooms and cook for 45 minutes on medium heat (enough to bubble); make sure there is enough liquid.
6
Add tomato paste, puree and sugar; stir well and let simmer for 40 minutes (do not add liquid after this point again, as it will take from the flavour).
7
Add all the veggies except gem squash and cook for 20 minutes.
8
Add gems (cut in half, seeds taken out, sprinkled with salt and white pepper inside and placed inside down).
9
Simmer until gems are soft and sauce is thick (like a stew).
10
Serve on rice.

434

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 ml olive oil, 1 ml salt, to taste, 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn, 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (don't be shy), and more.

Yes, Tomato Potjie (Stew But Not Quite) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Potjie (Stew But Not Quite)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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