Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

Ingredients

  • 1-1.5kg diced beef
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut in 2 inch pieces
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut in to 1 inch pieces
  • 800g potato’s, quartered
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tsp fresh sage
  • 2 Tbsp beef stock
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1-2 Tbsp minced horseradish
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Method

  1. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Over a medium heat cook the beef for five minutes, or until evenly browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, onion, garlic, sage, beef stock, tomato paste and horseradish to the slow cooker. Stir until combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-7 ½ hours.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Slowly stir into the stew.
  5. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until thickened.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve with creamy mashed potatoes (optional).