Beef & Ale Hotpot

(Serves 6)

Ingredients:

         2 lb (907g) stewing steak (diced)
         1 large onion (chopped)
         3 table spoons plain flour (seasoned)
         1.5 pints (0.70 ltrs) brown ale
         2 table spoons grainy mustard
         2 table spoons tomato puree
         1.5 lb (680g) potatoes (thin sliced)
         1 small turnip or suede
         2 table spoons oil
         1 table spoon dark cane sugar
         1 oz butter
         2 sprigs of rosemary
         Salt & pepper to taste

 

Preparation:

Add the seasoned flour to a bag or container, then add the diced beef and toss until the meat is fully coated. Into a hot deep saucepan add the oil and butter, then fry half the meat until browned all over, remove and place in the Slow Cooker. Repeat with the second half of the meat.

Add the onions, tomato puree, mustard, salt & pepper and rosemary to the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the beer. Simmer for a further few minutes, then add the mixture along with the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker.

Set on medium and cook for 5-6 hours. Taste and thicken as necessary.

Makes a fantastic main meal especially if served on a large Yorkshire Pudding along with some boiled potatoes in butter & oatmeal.

 

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