Slow-Cooked Kangaroo Stew with Native Pepper and Quandong

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A hearty slow-cooked stew showcasing lean kangaroo meat simmered with native pepper and sweet quandong fruit for a rich Australian bush flavor. This Australian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs kangaroo stew meat, olive oil, onion 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, cubed kangaroo stew meat
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 2, chopped celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup dried, rehydrated quandong fruit
• 1 tsp ground native pepper
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed kangaroo meat and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, then remove meat and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup rehydrated quandong fruit, 1 tsp ground native pepper, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the browned kangaroo meat to the pot, add 4 cups beef broth, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours until meat is tender and stew is thickened.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.