So cold this week I have got my slow cooker out and been making some stew, this is our favourite recipe...
Serves 4-6 made in large slow cooker...
You will need
8 Carrots
6-8 Potatoes
1 Turnip
1 Swede
2 onions
2 Beef stock cubes
800g Lean diced beef
Virgin olive oil
1tsp Mixed herbs
1 tsp Thyme
Salt and pepper
200g (8oz) Self raising flour
100g (4oz) Shredded suet
Pinch of salt
10 tablespoons cold water
Method
Peel and chop the carrots,potatoes,turnip, and swede into small cubes place in water and set aside until ready to start.
In a pan drain the vegetables and make up 2 pints of stock with the beef stock cubes add to the vegetables with the mixed herbs,thyme salt and pepper,gently reach boiling point then simmer for a few minutes (until meat is ready).
Once placed the vegetables on, in another a frying pan heat some virgin olive oil up and gently brown the beef cubes (cut any large pieces with scissors ) and add the onions, stir until all meat has turned brown.
Place the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker with the stock.
Drain all the fat from the beef pan add the beef and onions to the slow cooker
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on slow for about 6-8 hours.
About a hour before the end mix the flour, suet,and salt mix with the water.
Divide and shape into 16 small ball.
Place on top of the stew for last hour turn slow cooker up to high...
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Serves 4-6 made in large slow cooker...
You will need
8 Carrots
6-8 Potatoes
1 Turnip
1 Swede
2 onions
2 Beef stock cubes
800g Lean diced beef
Virgin olive oil
1tsp Mixed herbs
1 tsp Thyme
Salt and pepper
200g (8oz) Self raising flour
100g (4oz) Shredded suet
Pinch of salt
10 tablespoons cold water
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Method
Peel and chop the carrots,potatoes,turnip, and swede into small cubes place in water and set aside until ready to start.
In a pan drain the vegetables and make up 2 pints of stock with the beef stock cubes add to the vegetables with the mixed herbs,thyme salt and pepper,gently reach boiling point then simmer for a few minutes (until meat is ready).
Once placed the vegetables on, in another a frying pan heat some virgin olive oil up and gently brown the beef cubes (cut any large pieces with scissors ) and add the onions, stir until all meat has turned brown.
Place the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker with the stock.
Drain all the fat from the beef pan add the beef and onions to the slow cooker
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on slow for about 6-8 hours.
About a hour before the end mix the flour, suet,and salt mix with the water.
Divide and shape into 16 small ball.
Place on top of the stew for last hour turn slow cooker up to high...
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Thanks for the party Claire
ReplyDeleteI think my family would love love this stew. It's not for me thought, as I'm a vegetarian.
Thanks for linking up :)
DeleteThis stew certainly looks good Clairejustine. I could have some on this rainy evening. I am happy to be co-hosting again. Have a wonderful Monday.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy :)
DeleteI really want to get a slow cooker but just cannot afford it. i may try freecycle and see what they have got! I found your blog via "Creative Mondays Share Your Pose Blog Hop" and I am now following you. I'd love you to check out my blog sometime. xxx Rose from Milky Moles Makeup & Plus Size Musings
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DeleteI think I will try this recipe this week...it looks great for my family! Thanks for hosting the hop!
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DeleteThank you for hosting Creative Mondays. I love visiting the other posts. My post is about getting yourself into that cocktail dress. Hook and zip is now easy with my tips:
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