Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 800 g, cut into 3cm chunks beef chuck or stewing beef✓ GST-Free
• 2 diced brown onion✓ GST-Free
• 4 cloves garlic✓ GST-Free
• 3 cut into chunks carrots✓ GST-Free
• 400 g, cut into chunks potatoes✓ GST-Free
• 200 g, halved mushrooms✓ GST-Free
• 750 ml beef stock✓ GST-Free
• 400 g tinned diced tomatoes✓ GST-Free
• 2 tbsp olive oil✓ GST-Free
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme✓ GST-Free
• 2 bay leaves✓ GST-Free
• to taste salt and pepper✓ GST-Free

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown beef in batches — don't overcrowd the pan. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add carrots and cook a further 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Return beef. Add stock, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to the boil.

4. 4

   Reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Add potatoes and mushrooms. Cook uncovered for 30 more minutes until beef is tender and sauce has thickened. Season well. Serve with crusty bread.