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South African Sosatie Spiced Beef Skillet With Tamarind Apricot Glaze

Name: South African Sosatie Spiced Beef Skillet With Tamarind Apricot Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 680 g beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large red onion, sliced into half-moons; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp mild curry powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; 3 tbsp apricot jam; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 0.5 cup beef broth, halal-certified; 1 tsp salt

Inspired by traditional Cape Malay sosatie skewers, tender beef strips are seared with red onions, garlic, mild curry powder, tamarind, and sweet apricot jam for a savory-sweet skillet meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Sosatie Glazing

Reducing fruit preserves and tangy tamarind into a quick skillet reduction to mimic traditional sosatie marinade flavors without long overnight soaking.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the beef strips thoroughly dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and ground coriander.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Step 3: Add the beef strips in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes until deeply browned, then stir and cook for 1 additional minute before transferring to a plate.

Step 4: Lower heat to medium, add the remaining oil, and cook the sliced red onion for 5 minutes until soft and caramelized around the edges.

Step 5: Stir in the garlic, curry powder, apricot jam, tamarind paste, and beef broth, simmering for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.

Step 6: Return the seared beef and juices to the skillet, tossing constantly for 2 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.

Cooking tips

Do not overcrowd the skillet during the initial sear to prevent steaming the beef.
If tamarind paste is unavailable, substitute with an equal amount of fresh lemon juice combined with brown sugar.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by South African; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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