Welsh Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Welsh Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce butter; 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, cubed; 8 ounces streaky bacon, rashers each cut into four; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 pints water; 2 onions, sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 small turnips, cubed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (parsley, thyme, sage, etc. mixed); salt; white pepper; 1/4 pint cider; 1/2 lb potato, weighed after peeling; 3 leeks, cut into rings; chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 ounce butter
1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
8 ounces streaky bacon, rashers each cut into four
1 tablespoon flour
2 pints water
2 onions, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 small turnips, cubed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (parsley, thyme, sage, etc. mixed)
salt
white pepper
1/4 pint cider
1/2 lb potato, weighed after peeling
3 leeks, cut into rings
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan and fry the beef and bacon lightly, then sprinkle over the flour and fry for a further minute or so.
2
Add the water and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then skim.
3
Add the onions, carrots, turnips, herbs and seasoning and bring back to the boil.
4
Add the cider, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
5
Add the potatoes and leeks, cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes.
6
Serve, sprinkling each portion with a little finely chopped parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce butter, 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, cubed, 8 ounces streaky bacon, rashers each cut into four, 1 tablespoon flour, and more.

Yes, Welsh Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Welsh Beef Stew

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