Beef stew recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3.

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   Heat the oil in a large casserole over a medium heat.

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   Put the beef in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and rub in the flour.

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   Add the beef to the casserole and fry for 5 minutes until golden brown.

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   You will need to do this in batches.

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   Remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.

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   Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.

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   When melted, add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.

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   Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.

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    Add the bacon and thyme to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until browned.

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    Return the beef to the pan along with any remaining flour and cook for 1 minute.

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    Stir in the wine, then simmer until reduced by half.

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    Pour in the stock and increase the heat to high.

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    Simmer for 3 minutes, skimming off any scum.

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    Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven.

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    Cook for 1 hour.

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    Add the shallots to the casserole and cook for a further 15 minutes.

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    Stir in the lentils and cook for a further 45 minutes.

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    Serve with some roast vegetables or fresh pasta vermicelli

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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