Stew Recipe

Directions

  1. 1Toss the beef chunks in oil, salt, pepper, and plain flour to help the meat crisp up when browned.
  2. 2Place the meat into a hot pan and brown it on all sides.
  3. 3Remove meat once browned.
  4. 4In the same pan, add chopped onion, carrots, and leek and sauté slowly until soft.
  5. 5Stir in tomato purée, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme and let it cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  6. 6Pour in the beef stock, half a tin of Guinness, and Coca-Cola.
  7. 7Add the browned meat back in, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 4 hours.
  8. 8Remove the lid and check the consistency, it should be thick and rich with a balanced flavour.
  9. 9Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 750 g beef brisket
  • oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • plain white flour
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 leek
  • 30 ml tomato purée
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • big spoon or two thyme
  • enough to cover everything beef stock
  • 0.5 tin Guinness
  • 330 ml Coca-Cola

Equipment

pot