Irish Beef Stew
ProPoints® value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 160 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
500 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, cut into chunks
1 large Onion, All Types, chopped
2 medium Carrots, Old, Raw, cut into chunks
2 medium Leek, sliced
1½ cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, make up to 700ml with hot water
400 g Potatoes, Old, Raw, cut into chunks
50 g Peas, Fresh or Frozen, (thawed if frozen)
2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped
1 pinch Salt, and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat cooking spray in a large saucepan then add the stewing steak a little at a time, so that it sears and browns.
2. Add the onion, carrots, leeks and stock , Season with a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered for 2 hours. Check the level of liquid occasionally adding more stock if needed.
3. When the meat is tender add the potatoes and cook them until tender - about 20 minutes. Stir the peas into the stew and cook gently for another 3-4 minutes. Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.
