Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew

Juicy free-range ostrich strips are added to a deliciously flavourful tomato & red wine sauce. Once all cooked together, this lusciousness is spooned over the creamiest, cheesiest polenta base, before being sprinkled with a fresh & zesty salsa.

Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew

with a zesty salsa

4.8

Hands on Time: 40 - 55 minutes

Overall Time: 50 - 65 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
  • Paper Towel
  • Butter
Photo of Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew
  1. BROWN THE Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.

  2. Baby Marrow

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the Baby Marrow pieces until lightly charred but still crunchy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.

  3. QUICK SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the finely diced Onion, the diced Tomato, and the finely diced pepper. Add the Lime Juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  4. START THE STEW

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the roughly diced Onion, the roughly diced pepper, and the Carrot pieces until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 30-60 seconds.

  5. FINISH THE STEW

    Pour in the Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata and 200ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the charred Baby Marrow and the browned Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  6. Blue Cheese Polenta

    Bring a pot with 350ml of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 5-8 minutes (whisking often). Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the crumbled cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water (if necessary).

  7. SERVICE, PLEASE!

    Plate up the creamy Polenta, top with the flavourful stew, and scatter over the zingy salsa. That’s a wrap! Enjoy, Chef.

  • Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich/free-range-ostrich-strips/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Ostrich Strips at eCook">Free-Range Ostrich Strips - 150g

  • Baby Marrow - 100g

  • Onion - 1

  • Tomato - 1

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • Lime Juice - 15ml

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/nomu-beef-rub/" title="View all our recipes with NOMU Beef Rub at eCook">NOMU Beef Rub - 10ml

  • Red Wine - 30ml

  • Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata - 100ml

  • Polenta - 75ml

  • Blue Cheese - 30g

  1. BROWN THE Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.

  2. Baby Marrow

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the Baby Marrow pieces until lightly charred but still crunchy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.

  3. QUICK SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the finely diced Onion, the diced Tomato, and the finely diced pepper. Add the Lime Juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  4. START THE STEW

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the roughly diced Onion, the roughly diced pepper, and the Carrot pieces until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 30-60 seconds.

  5. FINISH THE STEW

    Pour in the Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata and 400ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the charred Baby Marrow and the browned Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  6. Blue Cheese Polenta

    Bring a pot with 700ml of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 5-8 minutes (whisking often). Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the crumbled cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water (if necessary).

  7. SERVICE, PLEASE!

    Plate up the creamy Polenta, top with the flavourful stew, and scatter over the zingy salsa. That’s a wrap! Enjoy, Chef.

  • Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich/free-range-ostrich-strips/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Ostrich Strips at eCook">Free-Range Ostrich Strips - 300g

  • Baby Marrow - 200g

  • Onion - 1

  • Tomato - 1

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • Lime Juice - 30ml

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/nomu-beef-rub/" title="View all our recipes with NOMU Beef Rub at eCook">NOMU Beef Rub - 20ml

  • Red Wine - 60ml

  • Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata - 200ml

  • Polenta - 150ml

  • Blue Cheese - 60g

  1. BROWN THE Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.

  2. Baby Marrow

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the Baby Marrow pieces until lightly charred but still crunchy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.

  3. QUICK SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the finely diced Onions, the diced Tomato, and the finely diced peppers. Add the Lime Juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  4. START THE STEW

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the roughly diced Onions, the roughly diced peppers, and the Carrot pieces until lightly charred, 6-7 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 30-60 seconds.

  5. FINISH THE STEW

    Pour in the Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata and 600ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and thickening, 15-20 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, add the charred Baby Marrow and the browned Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  6. Blue Cheese Polenta

    Bring a pot with 1L of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 8-10 minutes (whisking often). Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the crumbled cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water (if necessary).

  7. SERVICE, PLEASE!

    Plate up the creamy Polenta, top with the flavourful stew, and scatter over the zingy salsa. That’s a wrap! Enjoy, Chef.

  • Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich/free-range-ostrich-strips/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Ostrich Strips at eCook">Free-Range Ostrich Strips - 450g

  • Baby Marrow - 300g

  • Onions - 2

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Lime Juice - 45ml

  • Carrot - 360g

  • Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/nomu-beef-rub/" title="View all our recipes with NOMU Beef Rub at eCook">NOMU Beef Rub - 30ml

  • Red Wine - 90ml

  • Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata - 300ml

  • Polenta - 225ml

  • Blue Cheese - 90g

  1. BROWN THE Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.

  2. Baby Marrow

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the Baby Marrow pieces until lightly charred but still crunchy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.

  3. QUICK SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the finely diced Onions, the diced Tomato, and the finely diced peppers. Add the Lime Juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  4. START THE STEW

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the roughly diced Onions, the roughly diced peppers, and the Carrot pieces until lightly charred, 6-7 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 30-60 seconds.

  5. FINISH THE STEW

    Pour in the Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata and 800ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and thickening, 15-20 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, add the charred Baby Marrow and the browned Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  6. Blue Cheese Polenta

    Bring a pot with 1.4L of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 8-10 minutes (whisking often). Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the crumbled cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water (if necessary).

  7. SERVICE, PLEASE!

    Plate up the creamy Polenta, top with the flavourful stew, and scatter over the zingy salsa. That’s a wrap! Enjoy, Chef.

  • Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich/free-range-ostrich-strips/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Ostrich Strips at eCook">Free-Range Ostrich Strips - 600g

  • Baby Marrow - 400g

  • Onions - 2

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Lime Juice - 60ml

  • Carrot - 480g

  • Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/nomu-beef-rub/" title="View all our recipes with NOMU Beef Rub at eCook">NOMU Beef Rub - 40ml

  • Red Wine - 125ml

  • Tomato-passata/" title="View all our recipes with Tomato Passata at eCook">Tomato Passata - 400ml

  • Polenta - 300ml

  • Blue Cheese - 120g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew?

The preparation time for Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew with a zesty salsa is between 40 and 55 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew with a zesty salsa?

The total time required to make Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew with a zesty salsa is between 50 and 65 minutes.

How many servings does Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew?

Baby Marrow, Beef, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Blue Cheese, Carrot, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Lime Juice, NOMU Beef Rub, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Polenta, Red Wine, Tomato, Tomato Passata, Tomatoes

What is the nutritional information of Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew?

Calories: 798, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 50 grams, Sugar: 25.2 grams, Salt: 861 grams

How do I prepare Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew?

START THE STEW: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the roughly diced onion, the roughly diced pepper, and the carrot pieces until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 30-60 seconds. QUICK SALSA: In a bowl, combine the finely diced onion, the diced tomato, and the finely diced pepper. Add the lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside. BABY MARROW: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the baby marrow pieces until lightly charred but still crunchy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. BROWN THE OSTRICH: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside. FINISH THE STEW: Pour in the tomato passata and 400ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the charred baby marrow and the browned ostrich. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season. BLUE CHEESE POLENTA: Bring a pot with 700ml of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 5-8 minutes (whisking often). Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the crumbled cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water (if necessary). SERVICE, PLEASE!: Plate up the creamy polenta, top with the flavourful stew, and scatter over the zingy salsa. That’s a wrap! Enjoy, Chef.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew?

Baby Marrow, Beef, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Blue Cheese, Carrot, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Lime Juice, NOMU Beef Rub, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Polenta, Red Wine, Tomato, Tomato Passata, Tomatoes

How many calories does Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew have?

798 calories

How much fat content does Blue Cheese Polenta & Ostrich Stew have?

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