Slow Cooked Beef Stew

As the cold sets in, here's a simple, comforting beef stew recipe to keep you warm all winter. Grab some crusty bread, a big spoon and dig into this hearty, satisfying meal.

• Prep - 20 min
• Cook - 2 hours
• Ready In - 2 h 20 m
• 6 servings

Ingredients

• 600g beef stew (available in the online store)
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 beef bouillon/stock cubes, crumbled
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 carrots, cut into 3cm pieces
• 3 celery stalks, cut into 3cm pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp cold water

Directions

1. In a large casserole dish or poitjie pot, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon/stock cube in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
2. Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.

Beef Stew 600g (available from the online store)