It would be un-Australian not to have at least one kangaroo recipe listed. Kangaroo is available from the supermarket or butchers and is reasonably priced.If you have never had it before you should try it and this recipe is the perfect introduction.

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Kangaroo

Kangaroo is a great alternative to traditional red meats. Most kangaroo on grocery shelves today are sourced from the wild. Their meat is a source of many nutrients and minerals without the saturated fat load that comes with traditionally farmed beef and pork.

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Benefits of Kangaroo Meat

A lean meat, nearly 98% fat free Good source of iron, zinc and healthy omega-3. It is an environmentally friendly source of red meat

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Ingredients

700-800g kangaroo fillet or steak

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For beetroot relish

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 fresh beetroot (400g) peeled and cut into small cubes
1 (400g) canned crushed tomatoes
¼ cup red wine vinegar
Pinch of ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1 – 2 drops of Stevia to taste (optional, usually the beetroot will be sweet enough once cooked)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tbsp olive oil

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Salad

200g rocket Handful of chopped walnuts 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp of cold pressed olive oil

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Method

For the beetroot relish, heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and beetroot and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar, cloves, bay leaf and ½ cup of water. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

In the meantime, marinate kangaroo fillets or steaks in olive oil, garlic and cracked black pepper, for 20 minutes.

Heat pan or grill, cook kangaroo on high heat for approximately 3 minutes on each side (longer for thicker pieces). Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Assemble the salad by tossing rocket with walnuts and balsamic. Season with salt and pepper.

Served kangaroo sliced on a bed of salad and add a generous spoonful of beetroot relish on top.

Beetroot relish will keep in the fridge for a couple of days in a sealed airtight container and can be used as an accompaniment to other meats

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Note

If you are going to be experimenting with kangaroo here are a few things you should watch out for. Packaged kangaroo meats are sometimes in a marinade which will nearly always contain high levels of sugar. Processed kangaroo meats such as sausages or burgers may have preservatives or additives and usually have some form of carbohydrate added.