Slow-Cooked Scottish Beef Stew

Name: Slow-Cooked Scottish Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 250 min
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1kg braising beef, chopped into bite-size chunks'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp sunflower oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large onions, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large carrots, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 medium potatoes, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 small swede, chopped'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '500ml red wine'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '720ml beef stock'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tbsp red currant jelly or cranberry sauce'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '4 bay leaves'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp dark brown sugar'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'thyme sprigs'}

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow-Cooked Scottish Beef Stew, featuring tender braising beef and hearty onions. Perfect for cozy dinners, this dish simmers for 4 hours, filling your home with warmth and comfort.

469 kcal /serving 4 hrs Serves 6 Medium Scottish

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Ingredients

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{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1kg braising beef, chopped into bite-size chunks'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp sunflower oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large onions, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large carrots, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 medium potatoes, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 small swede, chopped'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '500ml red wine'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '720ml beef stock'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tbsp red currant jelly or cranberry sauce'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '4 bay leaves'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp dark brown sugar'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'thyme sprigs'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 165°C (329°F (165°C)).
Mix the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper, then coat the beef chunks in this mixture.
Chop the onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and swede.

Cooking

Heat sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Brown the floured beef chunks for 7-8 mins until golden.
Add onions and cook for another 5 mins.
Stir in garlic, red currant jelly, and red wine, simmering for 5 mins.
Add carrots, potatoes, swede, beef stock, tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and transfer to the oven.
Cook for 3-4 hrs, stirring occasionally.

Plating & Serving

Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs and accompanied by chunks of fresh bread.

Notes

This stew can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop until piping hot.

Suggested Sides

fresh bread

Nutrition per Serving

469 Calories

41.4g Protein 35% DV

33.3g Carbs 11% DV

13.0g Fat 17% DV

4.5g Fiber 12% DV

10.4g Sugars

644mg Sodium 43% DV

105mg Cholesterol 30% DV

Health Labels

Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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