RECIPE
Hearty Beef Stew

Cooking time
30 mins
Preparation time
30 mins
Serves
4
Making a deliciously comforting stew needn’t be complicated. Here’s an easy recipe that will appeal to the whole family all year round. Tip: try adding dried prunes or black olives for an extra pop of flavour.
Ingredients
- 500 g stewing beef
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 500 ml (1 cup) cherry tomatoes
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- a sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 sachet Royco® Beef Casserole with Rosemary Cook-In Sauce
- 500 ml (2 cups) water
- black pepper, to taste
Vegetarian
Replace the beef with button mushrooms and cooked lentils for a satisfying meat-free version.
Family Friendly
Add other veggies of your choice (such as grated carrots and peas) for extra nourishment, and serve with creamy mash.
Method
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1. Cut the beef into cubes. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the beef on all sides until well browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
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2. In the same pot, fry the onions over a medium-low heat until soft, adding more oil if needed. Add the garlic and cook gently for another minute.
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3. Return the beef cubes to the pot and add the red peppers, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and thyme.
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4. Pour in the contents of the sachet of Royco® Beef Casserole with Rosemary Cook-In Sauce, then add the water and stir well.
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5 Turn down the heat and simmer for about an hour, or until the meat is tender.
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6 Season with black pepper and serve piping hot with rice, pap or crusty bread.