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Mary Berry Beef Stew Recipe

Mary Berry Beef Stew
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Mary Berry’s Beef Stew is a traditional slow-cooked dish made with succulent beef chunks, onions, carrots, and a rich, well-seasoned gravy. This recipe emphasizes simplicity while ensuring deep, well-developed flavors through slow cooking.

Ingredients

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For the Stew:

  • 800g stewing beef (such as chuck or braising steak), cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 200g mushrooms (quartered)
  • 500ml beef stock
  • 250ml red wine (or extra beef stock)
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

For Serving:

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Crusty bread
  • Buttered greens

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the beef.
Season the beef chunks with salt and black pepper. Toss in flour until evenly coated.

Step 2: Brown the beef.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring all sides are seared. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the vegetables.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 4: Deglaze the pan.
Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 5: Add liquids and seasonings.
Return the browned beef to the pan. Stir in the beef stock, tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 6: Slow cook the stew.
Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.

Step 7: Adjust seasoning and serve.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/mary-berry-beef-stew-recipe/