Beef and Bacon hot-pot

1. 1

   Remove rind from bacon and fry without browning, remove from pan and cut into 1 inch pieces

2. 2

   Add onion to pan and fry until transparent

3. 3

   Add beef and fry until cooked,return bacon to pan

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes,sugar, salt and pepper ,worcestershire sauce, herbs and stock cube, bring to boil,then simmer for 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   (The sugar helps remove the acidity from the tomatoes and is optional.)

6. 6

   Heat oven to 180c .Place half of the meat mixture into an ovenproof casserole.

7. 7

   Arrange half of the potatoes over the top

8. 8

   Carefully add remaining meat mixture

9. 9

   Arrange remaining potatoes on top,season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with melted butter or olive oil

10. 10

    Place in oven , no lid, for 1 hour until potatoes are cooked and golden brown

11. 11

    Serve with peas or green beans

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.