South African Potjie (Stew)

Ingredients

• 2kg Short Ribs, cut into pieces

• 1 Onion, chopped

• 250g Mushrooms, sliced

• 5 Sweet potatoes, cut into cubes

• 20 Baby potatoes

• 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice

• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 3 Tablespoons Curry Powder

• Olive oil for frying the meat

• Salt

• 1 Can of Coca-Cola

Method

1. In a large pot, heat some olive oil and brown the meat along with salt, pepper, and 1tbs curry powder until it's nicely browned. Remove the meat and set it aside.

2. In the same pot, add more olive oil if needed and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

3. Return the browned meat to the pot.

4. Add enough boiled water to cover the meat.

5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 1 hour.

6. After an hour, add the can of Coca-Cola to the pot and continue to simmer for another half-hour.

7. Then, add the sweet potatoes, baby potatoes, and mushrooms to the pot.

8. Stir in an additional 2 tablespoons of curry powder.

9. Cook for another 1-2 hours until the meat is tender, and the potatoes and mushrooms are cooked through.

10. Thirty minute before serving, stir in the lemon juice.

11. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

Enjoy your delicious South African Potjie