Beef, red wine & black olive stew

Beef, red wine & black olive stew

Choose a cheap cut of beef then slow cook to make this rich casserole with melt-in-the-mouth chuck or shin

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 3 hrs

Freezable

Method

  1. Season the beef then brown in batches in a large casserole with a little oil. Scoop out each batch as it becomes browned then add the shallots, brown all over and remove. Add the bacon and cook until golden then add back the beef and shallots. Sprinkle over the flour and stir until it disappears. Slowly add the wine then the stock. Put on a lid and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours.
  2. Take off the lid, add the olives and cook for another half hour. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until tender then mash with butter and a little milk. Season and serve with the stew and a sprinkle of parsley, if using.

PER SERVING

748 kcalories, protein 62.6g, carbohydrate 45.9g, fat 30.9 g, saturated fat 12.4g, fibre 4.3g, salt 2.3 g

Recipe from olive magazine, January 2012.

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  • 29 December 2011

    Beth rated this recipe

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  • 06 February 2012

    Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very tasty, we had with mash and green veggies. I also added thyme to it during cooking.

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  • 18 February 2012

    whats4t commented on this recipe

    this is a good one for the slow cooker, have it on the go all day and come home to a wonderfully easy evening, just some rice or potatoes to prepare and then, feet up!!

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  • 18 March 2012

    Natasha rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is a great stew recipe. I tend to throw in any other suitable veg that needs to be used such as carrots, mushrooms etc. I also add a bit of thyme for flavour.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 3 hrs

Freezable

Ingredients

  • 600g braising beef (chuck or shin), in chunks
  • groundnut oil
  • 12 small shallots , peeled
  • 100g smoked streaky bacon , diced
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 200ml red wine
  • 200ml beef stock
  • 12 black olives
  • 1kg Maris Piper potato , peeled and halved
  • 25g butter
  • milk
  • a small handful parsley , chopped (optional)
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PER SERVING

748 kcalories, protein 62.6g, carbohydrate 45.9g, fat 30.9 g, saturated fat 12.4g, fibre 4.3g, salt 2.3 g

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