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Mary Berry Beef Stew

Mary Berry Beef Stew
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Mary Berry’s beef stew is a traditional British one-pot dish made by gently cooking beef with onions, carrots, potatoes, and stock until everything becomes tender and well blended. Inspired by Mary Berry’s calm, practical approach, the recipe focuses on simple ingredients, steady heat, and patience rather than complicated techniques.

Ingredients

  • Stewing beef – 900 g, cut into large chunks

  • Plain flour – 2 tablespoons

  • Salt and black pepper – to taste

  • Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons

  • Onions – 2 large, sliced

  • Carrots – 3–4, cut into chunks

  • Potatoes – 3 medium, peeled and diced

  • Garlic – 2 cloves, crushed

  • Tomato purée – 2 tablespoons

  • Beef stock – 750 ml

  • Bay leaves – 2

  • Fresh thyme – a few sprigs

Instructions

  • Prepare the beef – Toss beef in flour, salt, and pepper.

  • Brown the meat – Heat oil and brown beef in batches until well coloured.

  • Soften the onions – Add onions to the same pot and cook until lightly golden.

  • Add garlic and tomato purée – Stir briefly to release flavour.

  • Build the stew – Return beef to the pot and add carrots and potatoes.

  • Pour in stock – Add beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme.

  • Simmer gently – Cover and cook slowly until the beef is tender.

  • Check seasoning – Adjust salt and pepper before serving.

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