Beef stew

Ingredients (serves 4):
300g Banksia beef cubes, for stewing (available at Fairprice)
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 stalks celery, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
Potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef stock (use beef stock cubes)
1/2 tbsp thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Italian parsley, for garnishing (optional)

Method:
1. Season beef with salt and pepper for 1 hour.
2. Heat oil in a pan over high heat and fry beef cubes for about 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
3. Add onion, carrot and celery, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes and mix well.
4. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Pour in beef stock and stir well. Bring to a boil, and season with thyme, and more salt and pepper if required.
6. Simmer over low heat for about 1 to 2 hours until cooked. If the gravy is too thick, adjust the consistency with more stock. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Tips:
Serve with rice, bread, pasta or mashed potatoes.

Recipe source: Today newspaper