Hearty Beef and Mushroom Stew

Hearty Beef and Mushroom Stew

This beef and mushroom stew is a slow-simmered meal for cooler days. Serve with mashed potato, rice or crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 700 g diced beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups beef stock or broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and cracked pepper

Method

1. Brown the beef in batches in a heavy pot, then set aside.
2. Add onion, carrot and mushrooms and cook until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste.
4. Return beef to the pot with stock or broth and thyme.
5. Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
6. Season to taste before serving.