Slow-Cooked Kangaroo Stew with Root Vegetables and Red Wine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A hearty Australian stew featuring lean kangaroo meat slow-cooked with earthy root vegetables and a rich red wine broth. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs kangaroo meat, cubed, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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

• 1.5 lbs kangaroo meat, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped parsnips
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed kangaroo meat and brown on all sides for about 5-6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped parsnips to the same pot. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until it darkens slightly and coats the vegetables.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup dry red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 3 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.
5. Step 5: Return the browned kangaroo meat to the pot and add 2 cups beef broth, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the stew cook gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaves before serving this rich and warming Australian game stew.