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Bush Tomato Kangaroo Stew
Slow-cooked kangaroo with root vegetables and the earthy, raisin-like depth of bush tomato.
25 minsPrep time
2 hrCook time
Serves 2Servings
MediumDifficulty
Nutrition
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480Calories
48gProtein
42gCarbs
12gFat
Ingredients
What you need
- 400 kangaroo diced meat
- 10 bush tomato, dried and crushed
- 0.5 onion, diced
- 150 carrots, chunked
- 250 potatoes, chunked
- 350 beef stock
- 0.07 tomato paste
- 0.07 olive oil
- 0.07 plain flour, for dusting
Method
Step-by-step method
Follow the recipe in order, tasting and adjusting seasoning where needed.
- 1. Dust kangaroo with flour and brown in oil.
- 2. Soften onion, then stir in tomato paste and bush tomato.
- 3. Add stock, carrots and potatoes.
- 4. Simmer gently until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 5. Rest for a few minutes before serving in bowls.
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Wine pairing
What to drink with Bush Tomato Kangaroo Stew
These are wine-style pairings, so you can choose any bottle in that style rather than needing one exact producer. Look for the grape, region or style name on the label.Pairings are chosen around the dish’s flavour, texture, richness, acidity and cooking style, not just the country it comes from.
#1
Excellent match
Red
Shiraz
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#2
Great match
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon / Bordeaux
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#3
Interesting match
Red
Malbec
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
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Specific wines to try
These are named bottles or regional wine examples already linked to this recipe. Each card opens the relevant wine-style guide because individual bottle pages are not currently published.Australian Shiraz
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