3½ Tbsps vegetable oil
2 lbs stewing beef cut into chunks
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp black treacle
1 tsp cumin
(14oz/398mL) diced tomato
2 1/2 cups beef stock
2 red peppers, seeds removed and sliced
1lb reconstituted or 1/2 lb dry cannellini beans
Sour cream and fresh coriander, to serve
- In a large saucepan with a lid, brown the meat, adding 1 Tbsp of oil at-a-time, browning in batches to avoid crowding. Season meat, then cook about one-third over a high heat for 10 mins until browned. Tip onto a plate and repeat with 2 tbsp of oil and rest of the meat.
Add a splash of water and scrape pan to remove bits. Add ½ tbsp oil. Turn heat down, fry onion and garlic until softened. Return meat to the pan, add flour and stir for 1 min. Add treacle, cumin, tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hr 45 mins. Stir occasionally and check that the meat is covered with liquid.
Add peppers and beans, and cook for a further 15 mins. The stew can now be cooled and kept in the fridge for 2 days, or frozen for 1 month. Serve in bowls, with sour cream, coriander and cornbread.
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