Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stewing beef, trimmed of fat and cut into large cubes
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 1/2 pints beef stock
- 1/4 pint dry red wine
- 4 big carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
- 1 small celery root ( celeriac), peeled and diced
- 1 medium leek, chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons fresh mixed herbs, or 1 teaspoon dried
- Salt and black pepper
- A little vegetable oil
Instructions
4-6 people. Saute the onions in the oil till transparent. Add the meat and saute till brown. Sprinkle on the flour, stir then add the stock and wine, carrots, celery root and herbs. Simmer for about 3 hours. Correct seasoning, then switch off heat. Next Day. Boil up the stew again and leave it to boil for 5 mins. Add the leeks and simmer for about an hour. Serve with boiled potatoes or warm crusty bread.
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