Ballymaloe beef stew
A good gutsy stew that can be made in large quantities – it reheats and freezes brilliantly
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
10
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
180
MINUTES
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.35kg (3 lb) well hung stewing beef or lean flank
4 large carrots cut into 1/2 inch (1cm) slices
2 parsnips cut in ¾ dice
285g (10 ozs) sliced onions
1 heaped tablespoon flour
150ml (5fl oz) red wine (or use all beef stock)
150ml (5fl oz) brown beef stock
250ml (8fl oz) homemade Tomato Purée, otherwise use best quality tinned tomato -pureed and sieved
175g (6 oz) sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper
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