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Serves 4 – 6
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1,2 kg beef short rib salt and pepper 2 tablespoons oil 1 packet bacon, chopped 2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs 2 onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 carrots cut into chunks 2 x 410g cans tomatoes, chopped peeled or use 6 big tomatoes, cut into pieces • 1 cup beef stock • 2 cups Spekko Parboiled Long Grain Rice
• Heat oil in a pot, season the ribs with salt and pepper and fry until brown on all sides. • Remove ribs and keep aside. • Fry bacon and herbs in the same pot until crispy. Removing from the pot. • Add the onions and cook until golden. Return bacon to the pot along with the garlic and carrots. • Place beef ribs on the vegetables. Pour over the tomatoes and stock. Cover pot and stew slowly for two hours or until the beef is tender. Spekko tips for caterers • Cook Spekko Parboiled Long Grain • This recipe is economical, tasty and goes a long way. By making use of meat on Rice according to instructions on the the bone, your meal will carry an extra flavour and your portions will look bigger. packet. This will give you 8 cups of • This stew is ideal for serving in taverns, as it can be made ahead of time and cooked rice. frozen in portions. • Serve short ribs over rice and garnish • Cook your rice on the day of serving. Once cooked, it will look loose and fluffy with extra herbs.
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