Lean Beef & Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 600g lean braising steak, cubed
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 parsnips, cubed
• 2 celery sticks, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 500ml beef stock
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large casserole. Brown beef in batches. Remove.

2. 2

   Fry onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add tomato purée and cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Return beef. Add stock, thyme, and bay leaf.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 60 minutes.

6. 6

   Add carrots, parsnips, and celery. Simmer 30 more minutes until tender.

7. 7

   Season well and serve.