Caitríona Redmond: My smokey beef stew - perfect for budget winter dinners

"I know that my tried and tested methods for feeding my family well for less work. Sometimes it can be a process that involves 4 steps forward and 2 steps back before continuing on the path I have chosen."

Traditional and fresh cooked irish beef stew served on a plate with blurred table background. Close up and front view wx281023

I regularly fail at sticking to my budget. It’s important to tell you this because disasters/failures/slips happen. I am full of the best intentions not to exceed the line I’ve set for myself. I’m human.