Slow-Cooked Kangaroo Stew with Bush Tomato and Native Pepper

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A hearty and earthy stew using lean kangaroo meat simmered with native bush tomatoes and pepper berries for a true taste of the Australian outback. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 170 minutes pairs olive oil, large, diced onion, sliced celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes kangaroo stew meat
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 2, sliced celery stalks
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup, chopped bush tomatoes, dried
• 1 tsp native pepper berries, crushed
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs kangaroo stew meat and brown on all sides for about 5-6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 3 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chopped dried bush tomatoes, and 1 tsp crushed native pepper berries. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Return the browned kangaroo to the pot, then pour in 4 cups beef stock and 1 cup red wine. Add 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 2 bay leaves.
5. Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the meat is tender and the stew thickens slightly.