Welsh Beef Stew

15 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce butter
  • 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
  • 8 ounces streaky bacon, rashers each cut into four
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 pints water
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 small turnips, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (parsley, thyme, sage, etc. mixed)
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • 1/4 pint cider
  • 1/2 lb potato, weighed after peeling
  • 3 leeks, cut into rings
  • chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the butter in a large saucepan and fry the beef and bacon lightly, then sprinkle over the flour and fry for a further minute or so.
  2. 2
    Add the water and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then skim.
  3. 3
    Add the onions, carrots, turnips, herbs and seasoning and bring back to the boil.
  4. 4
    Add the cider, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Add the potatoes and leeks, cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Serve, sprinkling each portion with a little finely chopped parsley.

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