Photography by David Loftus
Slow-cooked balsamic beef
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. In a large ovenproof pan, on a medium heat, fry the onion, celery, carrot and mushrooms in a little olive oil for 10 minutes.Add the beef to the pan, season with a little salt and pepper and fry for a further 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and stir together. Then add the tomato puree and the crushed garlic and stir again.
Add the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water and tinned tomatoes and stir until everything is combined. Cover with a tight fitting lid or a couple of layers of foil and place in the oven for 1½ to 2 hours (or until the meat is tender).
Serve with creamy mashed potato and a mixed leaf salad or vegetable of your choice.
From the School Dinners pack
Lars [Visitor]
Fri 21 Sep 2007 @ 11:36
In stead of 400 ml water use 200 ml water and 200 ml beef stock and add a by leaf
Lars [Visitor]
Fri 21 Sep 2007 @ 11:37
In stead of 400 ml water use 200 ml water and 200 ml beef stock and add a bay leaf
Aimee [Visitor]
Fri 21 Sep 2007 @ 11:39
Sounds like an ideal meal for a winter evening, another fantastic recipe... Keep up the good work Jamie xx
EVANTHIA - EYFEMIA [Visitor]
Fri 21 Sep 2007 @ 12:24
I THINK THAT A KID APPRECIATES SOFT AND FRESH MEAT AND ALSO HOW THE DISH LOOKS LIKE - I MEAN THE COLORS OF THE COMBINATION OF FOOD IN ONE DISH. I THINK THAT A KID CAN APPRECIATE THE FLAVOUR ON THE MEAT, BECAUSE THIS IS SOMETHING NEW. THAT'S WHAT STAINS IN THEIR MIND. AND I ALSO THINK THAT KIDS LIKE NOT VERY OILY DISHES. THIS ONE SEEMS GOOD.
Caroline [Visitor]
Fri 21 Sep 2007 @ 23:20
thank you!
I reckon I could do this in the slow cooker! Sometimes I struggle to get inspiration for the slow cooker as the recipe book that came with it isn't much good.
I reckon I could do this in the slow cooker! Sometimes I struggle to get inspiration for the slow cooker as the recipe book that came with it isn't much good.
joanne [Visitor]
Wed 26 Sep 2007 @ 12:23
tryed this and the whole family love it including my fussy 10yr old daughter now im back looking for some insperation for tonight's tea keep up the good work jamie xx
Kathy Curry [Visitor]
Wed 26 Sep 2007 @ 18:05
I cooked this at the weekend and it was okay, but a bit lacking in taste I thought, although I added extra Worster Sauce,and less stock. I think it could have done with stronger beef stock cube and some fresh chilli.
Ciara Tanner [Visitor]
Tue 09 Oct 2007 @ 19:19
If it didnt taste like it was full of flavour KAthy, you said it yourself, you put in less stock.
I am gonna try it. Never had a prob with any of Jamies recipes. Try his burgers, in Jamies dinners, they are Lush !!!
I am gonna try it. Never had a prob with any of Jamies recipes. Try his burgers, in Jamies dinners, they are Lush !!!
Davide [Visitor]
Tue 09 Oct 2007 @ 19:30
I really wanna thank you for this receip, I cooked it few days ago for my friends, which are all italian (like me) and suspicious about any food which they havent tried yet. Well, they really changed their mind, it was so much fun to see them admiting how good it was!!!
juliet [Visitor]
Sun 14 Oct 2007 @ 19:48
Our family loved this recipe. I used beef stock instead of just water and did add a splash of red wine too!
Stefan [Visitor]
Tue 16 Oct 2007 @ 12:08
Great dish, simple and very tastefull. I noticed that if you prepare it one day before eating it gets even much better.
Dawn [Visitor]
Mon 12 Nov 2007 @ 12:45
made this on sunday,went down as a hit with the family,might make dumplings next time with it,will deffently cook this dish again,thanks jamie xx
JoJo [Visitor]
Tue 13 Nov 2007 @ 21:46
I made this two days ago and it was wonderful. My husband loved it. It tastes even better the day after!
Sarah [Visitor]
Mon 11 Feb 2008 @ 12:01
I cook this quite a lot and it's always delicious. My boyfriend absolutely loves it. It's a big hit!
stevo [Visitor]
Wed 13 Feb 2008 @ 16:55
I tried this last week it was ok but I'm going to wack a few bit's and bobs to it tonight and try to improve it.
Let you know how it tasted another day. thanks Jamie.
Nadia [Visitor]
Mon 03 Mar 2008 @ 15:00
Add some bacon and be generous with the balsamic and the tomatoes and go mad with the parsley!! The longer youu cook it the better..
louise [Visitor]
Fri 28 Mar 2008 @ 01:19
Nice'n'easy dish for mid week, more balsamic would be an idea to try.We agree with Jools and prefer Jools fav beef stew....it has it all!
mmpaledi [Visitor]
Fri 04 Apr 2008 @ 12:51
nice and easy
rate
1325 votesserves 4
ingredients
• 1 small onion, peeled and diced
• 1 stick of celery, trimmed and diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 200g button mushrooms, washed and sliced
• light olive oil or vegetable oil
• 500g stewing beef (chuck steak), diced into 1-inch pieces
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1 teaspoon tomato puree
• half a clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 400ml water
• 1 x 400g tin of plum tomatoes
• 1 stick of celery, trimmed and diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 200g button mushrooms, washed and sliced
• light olive oil or vegetable oil
• 500g stewing beef (chuck steak), diced into 1-inch pieces
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1 teaspoon tomato puree
• half a clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 400ml water
• 1 x 400g tin of plum tomatoes
