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Delicious Beef Stew

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Serving: 4
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 800g blade steak, cut into cubes
  • 1/2-1C wholemeal flour
  • 2x400g tin of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (salt reduced)
  • 1.5 TBSP paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 2 cloves/2tsp of garlic, crushed
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1cup salt reduced beef stock

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place the flour and steak cubes into a large ziplock bag. Zip closed and shake around for a minute or so to really coat the beef with flour. Set aside
  • 2.Combine tin tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, salt and pepper into slow cooker bowl.
  • 3. Add potato to slow cooker, stir to combine.
  • 4.Heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • 5.When hot, add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, till heated through and starting to turn transparent.
  • 6. Add the diced carrot and stir to combine.
  • 7. Cook for a couple of minutes till carrot has softened then transfer to the slow cooker bowl.
  • 8.Pour beef stock into the hot pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes to de-glaze the pan.
  • 9. Pour stock into the slow cooker. Add floured meat. Stir to ensure everything is well combined.
  • 10. Place lid on cooker. Cook on High for 2 hours then low for 4 hours OR low for 8 hours OR high for 4-5 hours. I prefer mix temp method.
  • Serve as is or with wholemeal toast or cooked brown rice.