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Nutrition: per serving (4)

  • kcal474
  • fat14.1g
  • saturates5.7g
  • carbs56g
  • sugars19g
  • fibre10.9g
  • protein31.2g
  • salt1.4g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based pan. Add the onions and cook for 2 mins, then add the carrot and celery and cook until softened. Add a little water if the mixture sticks.

  • step 2

    Add the braising steak and cook until browned, then stir in the garlic and cinnamon and cook for a further 1 – 2 mins until the aromas are released.

  • step 3

    Add the stock cube to 500ml boiling water and stir into the meat, along with the tomato purée and parsley stalks. Bring to the boil and simmer covered for 1 hour, then take off the lid and simmer for another hour or until the meat is very tender. Stir in the chopped parsley leaves.

  • step 4

    Transfer the stew into a medium-sized ceramic dish (that would be big enough for four adults), or into 6 - 8 large ramekins for make-ahead toddler portions.

  • step 5

    Meanwhile, steam or boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Drain the potatoes well and mash with the butter. Spoon on top of the meat, sprinkle with the cheese and cook on the top shelf for around 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.

  • step 6

    Alternatively, cover and freeze the pie or mini pies for another time. Defrost thoroughly before cooking - you can do this by leaving it in the fridge overnight if you like. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6 and cook for around 30 - 35 mins or until golden, bubbling and hot throughout.

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A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.86 ratings

izzyrascle

question

I’m wondering if I could pre make these and take them camping with me but not sure how I’d reheat? Any ideas?

sarahs46

Tasted fantastic but I did use 700g of meat for 5 of us as the amount quoted just looked too small and yes it was right to use more. Tasted fantastic though and was a really hit with all the family. Will make again.

Samantha.mclaughlin16817

Portion wise don’t really get as much as would have thought. Will probably double up next time.

23KenJoe

The name of this dish is so inconsiderate???!!!!! Some of us don't have a family after my dear Joe-anne left me for some rapscallion woman from her knitting group. #gayrights #butnotforJoe-anne

emilyhjKu6pr_Ct

question

What are the best cooking alternatives? Could this be done in the oven or slow cooker? As I wouldn't like to leave the hob on

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goodfoodteam

Hi, this could be cooked in the oven at 160C/140C fan/gas 3 for about 2-3 hours. You could also cook it in the slow cooker but you won't get such a rich and thick sauce. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

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