Spanish-Style Beef Stew

  • 4 tbsp veg oil
  • 900g stewing beef steak, diced
  • 2 chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1 jar of tomato and herb passata
  • 1 beef stock cube
  • 2 red capsicums, cut into chunks
  • 250g small mushrooms, halved
  • 1 sweet potato, cut into chunks
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, and fry the beef until browned all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and place into a casserole dish. Add the onions to the pan and fry for 5 mins, then stir in the paprika and garlic to cook for a minute more. Pour in the sauce, followed by a jar full of water and the stock cube.
  • Add the capsicums, mushrooms and sweet potato, bring to the boil, then tip the lot into the casserole. Simmer for 1 hour on a low heat. Season to taste, and serve hot with your choice of sides.
1 hr 30 mins
6-8 serving