Warming winter beef stew
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
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- Easy
- Serves 4
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- 500g diced beef or braising steak
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp mixed herbs
- 250g peeled, diced potatoes in 1 inch chunks
- 3 diced carrots
- 1 large leek, sliced
- 250g diced swede in 1 inch chunks
- 3 parsnips, diced
- 1 pint beef stock or gravy
- 1 can of oxtail soup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 250ml water or red wine (optional)
Method
step 1
Put flour, thyme, oregano, mixed herbs, salt and pepper and beef into a ziplock bag. Shake until beef is thoroughly coated in flour and seasonings.step 2
In a large saucepan or casserole dish suitable for the hob, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium high heat and tip in the beef and brown for 3-4 minutes. Use water or red wine to deglaze the bottom of the pan if it sticks.step 3
Add all vegetables and fry them off in the beef juices for 8-10 minutes, stirring and ensuring it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.step 4
Once the onions begin to become translucent, add the stock/gravy and oxtail soup. Stir gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.step 5
Bring to a boil then cover, allow to simmer for 2-2.5 hours stirring frequently to stop it catching on the bottom of the pan.step 6
Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving. Alternatively allow to cool completely and refrigerate. The flavours are even nicer the next day. Keeps for 3 days. This recipe can also be frozen if the beef has not previously been frozen. Simply defrost thoroughly and heat until piping in a saucepan.
