Spanish Beef Stew   

Will serve around 6

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1kg (2¼lb) braising steak, diced
• 2 medium onions, peeled, cut into wedges
• 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 225g chorizo ring, thickly sliced
• 1 tsp crushed dried chillies or 1½-2 tsp mild chilli powder
• 1 level tsp ground cumin
• 2 level tsp smoked paprika
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 150 ml of red wine
• To serve:
• 2 x 400g cans mixed beans, rinsed, and drained
• Salt and ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley (optional)
• Large ovenproof casserole

Method

• Set the oven to 160°C/320°F/Gas Mark 3.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large frying pan, add half the meat and fry until browned all over. Tip the meat and juices into the casserole. Repeat with another tablespoon of oil and the rest of the meat.
• Add the last of the oil to the pan along with the onions and fry gently 5 mins. Add the peppers, garlic, chorizo and spices and fry for 5 mins then add the tomatoes and tomato purée. Add to the meat, put the casserole on the heat.
• Bring to the boil, cover, then transfer to the oven and cook for 2-2½ hours, until the beef is tender.
• Stir the beans and warm through on the hob for 5 mins. Season to taste. Serve with parsley and crusty bread. Or some rice