Borrie Pot Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 800 g beef stewing meat, cubed
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 tbsp BlixSam Borrie Pot (Curry Spice Blend)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 × 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and BlixSam Borrie Pot. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
4. Return the beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, red pepper, chopped tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaf and brown sugar. Stir well.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
6. Cover and simmer for 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce is rich and thick.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with rice, pap or crusty bread.

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