Inyama Yenkomo Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp canola oil
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 kg stewing beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp steak seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• fresh thyme
• fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups water
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped

Method

1. Heat the canola oil in a large pot.
2. Season the beef and brown it in batches.
3. Cook the onion, carrot and celery until softened.
4. Add the garlic, tomato paste, steak seasoning and paprika.
5. Return the beef to the pot and add the herbs and water.
6. Cover and simmer until the beef begins to tenderise.
7. Add the potatoes and continue cooking until the meat and potatoes are tender.
8. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.