Beef Stew

Information

Serves: 4
Prep time: 130 minutes
Cook time:
Syns per serving:

• Green: 4

• Original: 0.5

• Extra Easy: 0.5

Add 6 Syns if not using Beef or steak (raw weight) as a Healthy Extra on Green.

ingredients

12 shallots
Fry Light
2 carrots
380g braising steak, all visible fat removed
1 level tbsp tomato puree
1 bouquet garni
170g closed cap mushrooms
2 level tsp onion gravy granules
salt and freshly ground black pepper
freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

method

1. Peel the shallots. Heat a large pan sprayed with Fry Light, add the shallots and fry for 5 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2. Slice the carrots, place in the pan with the steak, tomato puree, bouquet garni and 852ml/1½ pints water. Cover and simmer for 1½ hours.

3. Halve the mushrooms, add to the pan with the shallots and simmer for a further 20 minutes. Sprinkle over the gravy granules and stir until thickened. Season to taste, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Tip: If you can't find shallots, you can use 2 onions, peeled and sliced.