Hearty beef stew with beans in one pot

• lean beef mince↗750g g
• beef stock cube↗1

  stock cube

• large onions2

  coarsely chopped

• carrot↗450g g

  peeled and thickly sliced

• potatoes↗1,25kg/2lb 12oz kg

  peeled and cut into large pieces

• canned baked beans2g g
• Worcestershire sauce or Tabasco sauce↗

  to taste

• large handful of parsley

  coarsely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large non‑stick pan, add the beef mince and fry over medium‑high heat, stirring constantly until the meat turns golden. Add the crumbled stock cube and mix well again.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions, carrots and potatoes, stir them with the meat and pour in enough boiling water (about 1.3 L) to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Add the baked bean cans, season with Worcestershire sauce or Tabasco to taste, stir well and heat for a few more minutes. Check seasoning, add more spices if needed, sprinkle with coarsely chopped parsley and serve, offering extra sauce for those who like it hot.