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Stew

MainOrigin: International

Slow beef stew with root vegetables, onion and herbs.

Prep 20 min

Cook 2 hr

Total time 2 hr 20 min

Portions 6

Total weight 2160 g

Per portion 360 g

Ingredients

Cut beef into 3–4 cm pieces; season. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat; brown meat in batches 5–7 minutes. Set aside.

Soften chopped onion, carrot and celery 8 minutes in the same pot. Return beef; add potato, water, thyme, salt and pepper.
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently 1½–2 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickened. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Serve hot with bread or mashed potatoes.

Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze. Flavours improve overnight.