Perfect South African Apricot Beef Curry Recipe
South African beef curry recipe is a South African food recipe to share around the world while learning about South Africa’s rainbow nation food history and favorite recipes of Black African, Colored mixed-race ancestry, White, and Indian.
South African Apricot Beef Curry Recipe
When it comes to quick and satisfying slow cooker meals, South African Apricot Beef Curry is at the top of the list. It’s filled with apricot jam, spices, and tender beef — perfect to serve with rice or grilled bread.
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This recipe and story belong to The African Cuisine Hub — exploring how South Africa’s rainbow nation blends African, Indian, Malay, and European influences into one rich culinary heritage.
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How to Make Perfect South African Apricot Beef Curry
By The African Gourmet
African Food Recipe
South African food is one of the most diverse on the African continent. South African Apricot Beef Curry is an easy, delicious slow cooker dinner recipe to make on a weeknight.
South African Apricot Beef Curry
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean stew beef
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 medium Irish potatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup apricot jam
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup beef broth
Directions
Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–6 hours. Serve over rice.
South Africa’s Rainbow Food History
The rainbow nation’s cuisine reflects centuries of cultural blending among Black African, Indian, Malay, and European communities, making South Africa one of the most diverse food cultures on the continent.
From Chakalaka in Black South African kitchens to Bo-Kaap Malay curries and Durban Indian dishes, every group brought its flavors, faiths, and traditions to the national table. Braai culture, Malay spice blends, and Cape Indian curries together define South Africa’s culinary identity — one of inclusion and creativity.
South African cooking reminds us that every meal is a story — of farmers, families, and the land itself. Behind every curry, stew, or grilled chop lies a quiet act of gratitude for the life that sustains another. Whether in a township kitchen or a city café, food remains the heartbeat of community.
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