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Lime and coriander Beef Stew

Our tested Slow-Cooked Beef Stew: bright, generous, and balanced with lime and coriander. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 932 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook60 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Lime and coriander Beef Stew
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and coriander elements, and pat the beef dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the beef. Cover and cook low and slow, stirring now and then, until rich and spoonable.

Stir in the cotija cheese and the rest of the lime and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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