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Simple Beef and Tomato Slow Cooked Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 1kg (approx. 2lb) beef (chopped into chunks)
  • 4 shallots (chopped)
  • 1 red pepper (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 4 carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 10 small potatoes (quartered)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 500ml (2 cups) beef stock
  • 400g (14 oz) tinned tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • red wine (optional – either omit, or add as much as you like)
  • 1 tbs flour (any kind)
  • water (just enough to make the flour into a thick paste)

Instructions

  • Chop the onions and fry in the olive oil until softened. Place in the slow cooker.
  • Fry the meat, until slightly browned and also add to the slow cooker.
  • Prepare the garlic, shallots, red pepper, carrots and potatoes, and also add to the rest of the ingredients.
  • Sprinkle over herbs and seasoning, pour over the wine and stock, and add the tinned tomatoes.
  • Stir until combined and cook on low for around 8-9 hours.
  • 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, thicken the sauce with one tablespoon of flour mixed with enough water to make it into a paste.
  • Stir into the stew. At this point you could also add peas or green beans, if you liked.
  • Serve immediately, either on its own, or with crusty bread. Enjoy!
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