Beef Stew
Slow-cooked tender beef with vegetables in rich tomato sauce
Ingredients
- • 500g beef, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 500g potatoes, 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 1 stock cube, 1 tsp dried herbs, 1 tbsp flour, oil, salt, pepper
Method
Brown the beef in a pan with a little oil. Add chopped vegetables and flour, mix well and cook briefly, taking care the flour doesn't stick. Stir in tomatoes, water, stock cube, and herbs. Transfer to the oven and cook at 180°C for at least 1 hour until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Safety notes
Children should cook with appropriate adult supervision. Take care around heat, sharp tools and allergens.
- • Use care with hot ovens and pans
- • Supervise chopping and use child-safe knives or scissors if needed
- • Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw meat
Skills learned
Tips for grown-ups
- • Shin beef is best for slow cooking, cut into even-sized pieces if needed
- • Can be made in a slow cooker: ~4-5 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low
- • Try substitutions like sweet potato or add peas/mushrooms
- • Cover while cooking for a softer, saucy stew; uncover for a thicker finish
- • Browning the meat first adds extra flavour but can be skipped
- • Great recipe for teaching patience and long cooking processes
Allergens
Contains: gluten. Always check labels and supervise as needed.
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