Classic beef stew
5
Points®
Total time: 2 hr 45 min • Prep: 25 min • Cook: 2 hr 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tbs
Beef gravy steak, raw
600 g, cut into 3cm pieces
Brown onion
1 medium, chopped
Plain flour
1 tbs
Canned diced tomatoes
400 g, (1 x 400g can)
Beef stock
¾ cup(s), (185 ml)
Potato(es)
300 g, cut into 3cm pieces
Carrot(s)
2 medium, sliced
Swede
1 medium, chopped
Mushrooms
200 g, button variety, halved
Baby spinach
3 cup(s), (60g)
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large deep non-stick saucepan over medium–high heat. Cook beef, in batches, turning, for 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
2
Reduce heat to medium. Cook onion in same pan, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, stock and beef and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour (see tip).
3
Add potato, carrot, swede and mushroom. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until beef is very tender. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute or until just wilted. Serve.
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