Recipes for Biltong Dried Cured Meat

Safe ways to use biltong dried cured meat past its expiration date

Biltong Beef Salad

Biltong Beef Salad

A refreshing salad recipe that uses slightly expired biltong dried cured meat to reduce food waste. The biltong is safe to consume as it is within 180 days after the expiry date.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives
  • 1 cup sliced slightly expired biltong dried cured meat

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
  2. Add the sliced slightly expired biltong dried cured meat to the bowl.
  3. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Biltong Fried Rice

Biltong Fried Rice

A flavorful fried rice recipe that uses expired biltong dried cured meat to reduce food waste. The biltong is safe to consume as it is within 180 days after the expiry date.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 200 grams expired biltong, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the expired biltong slices and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly crispy.
  4. Push the biltong to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side.
  5. Scramble the eggs until cooked through and then mix them with the biltong.
  6. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are tender.
  7. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes.
  8. Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the fried rice and mix well.
  9. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
  10. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Biltong and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Biltong and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

These delicious stuffed mushrooms are filled with a mixture of expired biltong dried cured meat and cheese. The biltong is safe to consume as it is within 180 days after the expiry date.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 12 large mushrooms
  • 150 grams expired biltong, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine the chopped biltong, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the biltong and cheese mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over the mushrooms.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve as a delicious appetizer or snack.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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