Balsamic "Beef" Stew

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

First dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water

Step 2

Sauté diced onion and garlic

Step 3

Cook for a few minutes until they start to soften

Step 4

Add the beef and cook until it starts to colour

Step 5

Add the peppers, carrots, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms and paprika and stir well

Step 6

Add the stock, it should just come to the top of the ingredients. If it doesn't don't worry, it will be fine

Step 7

While the stew is cooking make the balsamic glaze - Put the balsamic vinegar in a small pan, add the sweetener and bring to the boil. Turn it down and simmer until it has reduced by half.You can make the glaze in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge

Step 8

About 30 minutes before you are ready to serve add the butter beans and stir in the reduced balsamic glaze