One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Ingredients


For the mash

  • 700g swede, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 850g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Description

Method

  • STEP 1

    Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the beef in about three batches until well browned. Set aside.

  • STEP 2

    Add the mushrooms, bay and thyme to the pan, and cook for about 5 mins. Tip in the onions and garlic, and cook for a few minutes more until softened.

  • STEP 3

    Return the beef to the pan and add the carrots, stock and tomato purée. Cover and simmer for 2 hrs until the meat is tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick gravy.

  • STEP 4

    About 25 mins before the end of the cooking time, make the mash. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the swede. Boil for 5 mins, then add the potato and boil for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain and mash with plenty of black pepper.

  • STEP 5

    You can eat half the stew and mash now, then chill the rest to reheat and eat another day. Will keep chilled for a few days. Reheat the stew in a pan until piping hot. The mash can be reheated in the microwave. Serve with broccoli or peas, if you like.