Ingredients

  • Spinneysfood Pure Sunflower Oil 4 tbsp
  • Spinneysfood Light Muscovado Sugar 2 tbsp
  • Spinneysfood Smoked Paprika 2 tsp
  • Spinneysfood Ground Coriander 1 tsp
  • Spinneysfood Chilli Flakes 1 tsp
  • Spinneysfood Fine Sea Salt 1 tsp
  • Spinneysfood Black Pepper 1 tsp, freshly ground
  • Beef short ribs 1 kg, grass-fed
  • Brown onion 1, medium
  • Spinneysfood Green Capsicum 1
  • Garlic 1 clove
  • Spinneysfood Curry Powder 1 tbsp
  • Spinneysfood Chopped Italian Tomatoes 1 x 400g tin
  • Spinneysfood Baked Beans 1 x 400g tin

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 615
  • Fat 35g
  • Saturates 10g
  • Protein 42g
  • Carbs 36g
  • Sugars 11g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Chakalaka beef short ribs

South African 15 Mins Prep · 150 Mins Cook


  1. Place the short ribs in a large bowl. Combine the oil, sugar, paprika, coriander, chilli flakes and seasoning in a large bowl to form a paste. Place the ribs in the bowl and toss well to coat completely. Set aside to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Preheat the braai to medium heat. Cook the short ribs low and slow over indirect heat for approx. 1½–2 hours, turning occasionally, until tender.
  3. To make the chakalaka, finely chop the onion and capsicum, then mince the garlic.
  4. Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot, and sauté the onion and capsicum until soft. Add the garlic and curry powder and sauté for a further 2–3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomatoes and beans. Simmer for approx. 15 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Season to taste.
  6. Serve the short ribs with the chakalaka.