Greek-style beef stifado

• Diced beef (for stewing)400g
• Brown onions300g
• Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)2
• Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)1
• Dried mixed herbsstore cupboard3g
• Clear honey10g
• Stock cubes (12 pack)1
• White potatoes600g

Plus salt and pepper. About £4.68 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Brown 400g diced beef in a little oil in a large pan, then remove.

2. 2

   Fry 3 onions, cut into wedges, for 8 minutes. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tsp mixed herbs for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Return the beef with 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp honey and 1 stock cube dissolved in 400ml boiling water. Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours until tender.

4. 4

   Boil 600g potatoes for 15-20 minutes and serve with the stew.