Dried cranberries is an easy yet beautiful way to add a sweet flavour to your sauce. In this recipe, these pops of berries bring delicious delight to a sweet balsamic sauce, made with a rich beef stock. This lipsmacking liquid is poured over a creamy butter bean mash, browned ostrich basted with butter and served with an Italian-style hard cheese & kale salad.
Serving guide
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SWEET BALSAMIC SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Rinse, pick and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Set aside. Dilute the stock with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place a pan on low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the diluted stock, the balsamic, 10ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener, the cranberries, and the mixed herbs. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat, season and set aside.
BEST BUTTER BEAN MASH
Place a pot over medium-high heat with the beans and 40ml [80ml]|#7DA0D7 of milk (optional) or water. Once boiling, remove from the heat and stir in a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. Place in a blender or mash with a fork until the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk (optional) or water. Season and cover to keep warm.
O-YUM Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
EARTHY Kale
Place the Kale in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Using your hands, massage until softened and coated. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, fry the kale until slightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
MAKE IT CHEESY
To a bowl with the Kale, add the hard cheese and seasoning.
O-SO-DELICIOUS
Plate up the butter bean mash and top with the browned Ostrich. Drizzle over the sweet sauce and serve the dressed salad on the side.
SWEET BALSAMIC SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Rinse, pick and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Set aside. Dilute the stock with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place a pan on low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the diluted stock, the balsamic, 10ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener, the cranberries, and the mixed herbs. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat, season and set aside.
BEST BUTTER BEAN MASH
Place a pot over medium-high heat with the beans and 40ml [80ml]|#7DA0D7 of milk (optional) or water. Once boiling, remove from the heat and stir in a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. Place in a blender or mash with a fork until the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk (optional) or water. Season and cover to keep warm.
O-YUM Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
EARTHY Kale
Place the Kale in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Using your hands, massage until softened and coated. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, fry the kale until slightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
MAKE IT CHEESY
To a bowl with the Kale, add the hard cheese and seasoning.
O-SO-DELICIOUS
Plate up the butter bean mash and top with the browned Ostrich. Drizzle over the sweet sauce and serve the dressed salad on the side.
SWEET BALSAMIC SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Rinse, pick and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Set aside. Dilute the stock with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place a pan over low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry th Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the diluted stock, the balsamic, 30ml [40ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener, the cranberries, and the mixed herbs. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat, season and set aside.
BEST BUTTER BEAN MASH
Place a pot over medium-high heat with the beans and 120ml [160ml]|#7DA0D7 of milk (optional) or water. Once boiling, remove from the heat and stir in a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. Place in a blender or mash with a fork until the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk (optional) or water. Season and cover to keep warm.
O-YUM Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
EARTHY Kale
Place the Kale in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Using your hands, massage until softened and coated. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, fry the kale until slightly wilted, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
MAKE IT CHEESY
To a bowl with the Kale, add the hard cheese and seasoning.
O-SO-DELICIOUS
Plate up the butter bean mash and top with the browned Ostrich. Drizzle over the sweet sauce and serve the dressed salad on the side.
SWEET BALSAMIC SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Rinse, pick and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Set aside. Dilute the stock with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place a pan over low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry th Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the diluted stock, the balsamic, 30ml [40ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener, the cranberries, and the mixed herbs. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat, season and set aside.
BEST BUTTER BEAN MASH
Place a pot over medium-high heat with the beans and 120ml [160ml]|#7DA0D7 of milk (optional) or water. Once boiling, remove from the heat and stir in a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. Place in a blender or mash with a fork until the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk (optional) or water. Season and cover to keep warm.
O-YUM Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
EARTHY Kale
Place the Kale in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Using your hands, massage until softened and coated. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, fry the kale until slightly wilted, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
MAKE IT CHEESY
To a bowl with the Kale, add the hard cheese and seasoning.
O-SO-DELICIOUS
Plate up the butter bean mash and top with the browned Ostrich. Drizzle over the sweet sauce and serve the dressed salad on the side.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R309.02
for 4 servings · R77.25 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Mixed Herbs needs 20 gBoursin® High Fat Soft Cheese with Garlic & Mixed Herbs 150 g 150 g at R84.99 · 13% of packR11.33
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Butter Beans needs 480 gButter Beans in Brine 400 g 400 g at R28.99 · 1.20× packR34.79
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Balsamic Reduction needs 20 mlPreserved Cranberry Balsamic Reduction 250 ml 250 ml at R79.99 · 8% of packR6.40
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Beef Stock needs 10 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Beef Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 2% of packR1.10
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Dried Cranberries needs 60 gDried Cranberries 250 g 250 g at R85.99 · 24% of packR20.64
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Kale needs 320 gKale Min 350 g 350 g at R35.99 · 91% of packR32.91
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Free-range Ostrich Steak needs 640 gOstrich Steaks Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R216.99 · 64% of packR138.87
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich?
The preparation time for Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich with a butter bean mash is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich with a butter bean mash?
The total time required to make Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich with a butter bean mash is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich?
Balsamic Reduction, Beef, Beef Stock, Butter Beans, Dried Cranberries, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Kale, Mixed Herbs, Ostrich, Ostrich Steak
What is the nutritional information of Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich?
Calories: 453.4, Carbs: 42.8 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.8 grams, Sugar: 10.9 grams, Salt: 638.9 grams
How do I prepare Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich?
SWEET BALSAMIC SAUCE: Boil the kettle. Rinse, pick and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Set aside. Dilute the stock with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place a pan on low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the diluted stock, the balsamic, 10ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener, the cranberries, and the mixed herbs. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickening, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat, season and set aside. O-YUM OSTRICH: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. MAKE IT CHEESY: To a bowl with the kale, add the hard cheese and seasoning. O-SO-DELICIOUS: Plate up the butter bean mash and top with the browned ostrich. Drizzle over the sweet sauce and serve the dressed salad on the side. EARTHY KALE: Place the kale in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Using your hands, massage until softened and coated. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, fry the kale until slightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover. BEST BUTTER BEAN MASH: Place a pot over medium-high heat with the beans and 40ml [80ml]|#7DA0D7 of milk (optional) or water. Once boiling, remove from the heat and stir in a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. Place in a blender or mash with a fork until the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk (optional) or water. Season and cover to keep warm.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich?
Balsamic Reduction, Beef, Beef Stock, Butter Beans, Dried Cranberries, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Kale, Mixed Herbs, Ostrich, Ostrich Steak
How many calories does Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich have?
453.4 calories
How much fat content does Cranberry Balsamic Ostrich have?
grams