Posted by Celtic Life International on 14th Sep 2016
TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH BEEF STEW
As summer slips into fall, a classic Scottish Beef Stew is sure to keep the kitchen cozy.Ingredients2 tbsp olive oilAll-purpose flour, for dredging1kg well-marbled beef chuck, cut into 4cm pieces2 tbsp unsalted butter2 medium onions, cut into 1cm dice2 carrots, cut into 1cm dice2 celery sticks, cut into 1cm dice170g swede/turnip, peeled and cut into 1cm dice2 tbsp redcurrant jelly500ml red wine500ml beef stock2 sprigs of thyme1 clove of garlic, smashed1 bay leafInstructionsIn a large casserole dish, heat a tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering.Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Season the beef with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour; shake off any excess. Add half of the meat to the casserole and cook over a moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about three minutes
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