Bush Tomato Kangaroo Stew

The story

This stew combines kangaroo, an ancient Indigenous food, with a European braising format. Bush tomato from central Australian food traditions gives the sauce a native aromatic identity. Slow cooking suits tougher kangaroo cuts, while bush tomato adds concentrated savoury-fruit flavour. Root vegetables and stock round out the meat’s lean, game-like character. The dish can introduce native ingredients in a substantial, respectful form rather than as decorative seasoning. Acknowledging Indigenous origins is essential to its story.

Ingredients

• Main ingredients
• 400 g kangaroo diced meat
• 10 g bush tomatodried and crushed
• 0.5 piece oniondiced
• 150 g carrotschunked
• 250 g potatoeschunked
• 350 ml beef stock
• 0.07 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.07 tbsp olive oil
• 0.07 tbsp plain flourfor dusting

Method

1. Step 1

   Dust kangaroo with flour and brown in oil.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

2. Step 2

   Soften onion, then stir in tomato paste and bush tomato.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

3. Step 3

   Add stock, carrots and potatoes.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

4. Step 4

   Simmer gently until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

5. Step 5

   Rest for a few minutes before serving in bowls.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

Nutrition

per serving

Estimated per serving for editorial planning; recalculate from exact brand ingredients before publication.