One Pot Stew (Non Vegetarian)

One pot recipes are a big favourite of mine because it means less dishes to wash, less time spent in preparation of the meal, and a wholesome tasty dinner for the family and me. 

To prepare  this One Pot Stew, you will need:

1 kg of lean diced beef

4 diced carrots(peel and cut each carrot into 6 or 8 pieces)

6 large potatoes peeled and cut into quarters

3 small onions chopped

1 teaspoon of ginger and garlic paste

2 tablespoons of vinegar

2 inch long piece of turmeric                                                                                                                               

5 cloves

1 inch long piece of cinnamon

2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil

Salt to taste 

Preparation: In a large pan, mix together ginger and garlic paste, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the diced beef to the pan. Mix well and keep aside for an hour. The pan should be large enough to contain all the recipe ingredients.

When ready to cook, add the chopped onions,  potatoes, carrots to the meat . Also add the turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover the pan with lid and cook on slow fire for about an hour or until meat and vegetables are cooked. 

Break a loaf of bread or tear 4 bread slices into pieces and add to the cooking meat just before turning off the flame. Now add the olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and black olives. Serve hot in soup bowls or on a dinner plate. This recipe should serve 4 to 5.