WELSH BEEF STEW

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This all-in-one hot-pot would, in times past, have provided two meals; meat and vegetables for one and broth for another.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ounce butter
1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
8 ounces streaky bacon, rashers each cut into four
1 tablespoon flour
2 pints water
2 onions, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 small turnips, cubed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (parsley, thyme, sage, etc. mixed)
salt
white pepper
1/4 pint cider
1/2 lb potato, weighed after peeling
3 leeks, cut into rings
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan and fry the beef and bacon lightly, then sprinkle over the flour and fry for a further minute or so.
  • Add the water and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then skim.
  • Add the onions, carrots, turnips, herbs and seasoning and bring back to the boil.
  • Add the cider, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the potatoes and leeks, cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve, sprinkling each portion with a little finely chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.1, Fat 64.4, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 167.8, Sodium 673, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8, Protein 41.1

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