Beef and Mushroom Stew
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
225g stewing steak, cubed
4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 medium sized carrots, peeled and sliced
1 onion, peeled, halved and sliced
150g mushrooms
500ml beef stock
1tsp fresh thyme
salt and black pepper
Method
Cut the mushrooms into halves or quartered depending on their size
Layer the stewing steak, then onion, carrot, potatoes and mushrooms in a saucepan
Add the stock
Sprinkle over the thyme and season with salt and black pepper
Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for about 2 hours
If the stew looks too dry at any stage add a little water
Notes: The ingredients can be in a slow cooker instead and cooked for 7-8 hours or according to the manufacturers instructions.
This will serve 2 on its own or 4 if served with extra potatoes, vegetables or bread.
Keywords: Stew, Beef, Mushroom
