South African · beginner
South African Braai Glazed Beef Skillet With Creamed Mealies
Tender beef strips seared in a smoky sweet-savory braai rub served over velvety, garlic-infused creamed sweet corn.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Toss the beef strips in a bowl with smoked paprika, ground coriander, half of the minced garlic, and half a teaspoon of salt.
- 02
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining garlic, and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 03
Stir in the sweet corn kernels, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt, then simmer for 8 minutes until the corn is tender.
- 04
Transfer half of the corn mixture to a blender, pulse until smooth, and stir back into the saucepan to create a thick creamed texture.
- 05
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat and add the seasoned beef strips in a single layer.
- 06
Sprinkle brown sugar over the beef and sear for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing continuously until glossy and cooked through, then serve over the warm creamed corn.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
High-Heat Glaze Searing
Cooking sliced meat quickly over high heat while adding brown sugar allows the spice rub to caramelize into a glossy glaze without overcooking.
Notes from the kitchen
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet so the beef sears quickly and forms a caramelized crust instead of steaming.
- Adjust creamed mealies sweetness to taste by adding a pinch of black pepper or extra butter at the end.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by South African; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.