Crafts and Life

1-2 tablespoons oil or dripping
1.5 lbs stewing beef cubed
salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
0.5 – 1 pint beef stock
3 onions, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 turnip or swede, peeled and chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered

Method

Heat the oil or dripping in a large saucepan, add the meat and brown quickly.  Add the seasoning, thyme and sufficient stock to cover completely.  Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 1-1.5 hours.  Add the vegetables and continue to simmer for another hour.  Serve with pickled red cabbage.

Serves 4 – 6 – taken from Favourite Lancashire Recipes