Beef stew
"A traditional braised beef casserole with thick, rich gravy and chunky veg – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 celery sticks thickly sliced
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1 onion chopped
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2 really big carrots halved lengthways then very chunkily sliced
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5 bay leaves
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2 thyme sprigs 1 whole and 1 leaves picked
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp plain flour
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2 tbsp tomato purée
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 beef stock cubes crumbled
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850g stewing beef (featherblade or brisket works nicely), cut into nice large chunks
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