Method

1. Start by adding the oil to the pot and wait until hot. When smoking, add the meat to brown, followed by the flour. Once sealed, add the onion and garlic until soft.
   
   
2. Combine the beef stock, tinned tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn down to simmer and leave covered on a low heat.
   
   
3. After about an hour of cooking, stir the mixture before adding the carrots, potatoes, celery and swede. Make sure that all the vegetables are submerged within the mixture. Top up with a little water if necessary.
   
   
4. After another hour, check the stew to ensure the stock has thickened and the meat is soft. If not, leave a little longer.
   
   
5. Once ready, serve up in a bowl with rice, crusty bread or whatever takes your fancy on the side!
   
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*Recipe adapted from Foodista, licensed under CC BY 3.0.