Easy on the wallet, this filling stew is perfect when catering for a large group on a budget.

Ingredients

• 8 onions, chopped
• 1 kg rindless bacon, chopped
• 250 ml (1 C) sunflower oil
• 10 kg stewing beef, cut into evenly-sized pieces
• 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 500 ml (2 C) cake flour
• 1 kg Rhodes Quality Tomato Paste Cup
• 1 x 3.06 kg can Rhodes Quality Chopped & Peeled Tomatoes
• 3 litres beef stock, hot
• rosemary sprigs to taste
• 2 kg carrots, chopped
• 4 kg baby potatoes
• salt and ground pepper

Method

1. In a heavy-duty saucepan, brown the onion and bacon in the oil.
2. Remove from the saucepan and set aside.
3. Using the same saucepan, brown the meat in batches and when done, return all the meat, onions and bacon to the pan.
4. Add the garlic and flour, and stir to absorb the oil and coat the meat.
5. Add the Rhodes Quality Tomato paste, Rhodes Quality Chopped & Peeled Tomatoes and stock.
6. Place the rosemary sprigs on top of the stew, cover with a lid and simmer for 1- 2 hours or until tender.
7. Add the carrots and potatoes, and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
8. Season well and serve with rice.