Pot roast-style beef & vegetables

• Diced beef (for stewing)400g
• White potatoes600g
• Carrots300g
• Brown onions150g
• Celery1
• Gravy granules40g
• Tomato puree20g

Plus salt and pepper. About £5.05 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, gas 4).

2. 2

   Brown 400g diced beef in a little oil in an ovenproof casserole, then remove. Fry 1 onion in wedges and 2 sticks of celery, sliced, for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tbsp tomato puree.

3. 3

   Return the beef with 600g potatoes and 300g carrots cut into large chunks. Mix 40g gravy granules with 600ml boiling water and pour over.

4. 4

   Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours until the beef is tender.

5. 5

   Season and serve. Tip: this works well in a slow cooker, on low for 7-8 hours.