The Grain SA/John Deere recipe competition gives you the opportunity to put your creativity in the kitchen to the test, while also standing a chance to be rewarded for it.
Our August winner* is: Johann de Bruyn from Great Brak River
SOYBEAN CON CARNE
Enough for six people
Ingredients
30 ml canola oil
½ cup dried soybeans (soaked overnight, rinsed, and boiled in fresh water for 90 minutes)
500 g lean minced beef
5 green chillies, finely chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried mint
30 ml white sugar
10 ml tomato paste
1 large celery stalk, cut into chunks
1 large splash of brandy
125 ml white wine
Salt to taste
5 ml cayenne pepper
5 ml black pepper
5 ml ground nutmeg
1 can Italian chopped tomatoes
20 g dark chocolate
1 can baked beans
1 red bell pepper, chopped, and fresh coriander (for serving)
Method
- Sauté: Heat the oil in a large pot and stir-fry the chopped onions and dried herbs until soft.
- Brown: Add the sugar and minced beef, breaking up any large chunks as it cooks.
- Combine: Stir in the garlic, tomato paste and pre-cooked soybeans until well incorporated.
- Simmer: Add the celery, brandy, white wine, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, nutmeg and canned tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Finish: Add the dark chocolate and baked beans, and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the heat, stir in the raw chopped red pepper and garnish with fresh coriander.
Additional information
Leftovers are great as a taco filling with sour cream and guacamole!
* The monthly winner will receive a gift voucher from John Deere and will automatically qualify for the R5 000 cash prize, which will be awarded to the overall winner at the end of the year. Competition rules are available on the website (sagrainmag.co.za).
