Meaty and flavoursome stew

Beef, Bean and Chorizo Stew

This recipe includes high quantites of meat. I think that 1kg of chuck steak could be used instead of 1.5kg. The chorizo sausages don't add much flavour to it and can be easily left out.

Ingredients (serves 6)
1/4 cup olive oil
1.5 kg chuck steak, diced
2 medium brown onions sliced thickly
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon hot paprika
2 chorizo sausages sliced thinly
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 x 400g crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 cup dry red wine
2 x 300 cans white beans rinsed, or drained

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large frypan; cook beef, in batches, until browned.
2. Heat remaining oil in same pan; cook onion, garlic, paprika and sausages, stirring until onion softens.
3. Place beef, undrained tomatoes, paste, thyme and wine in slow cooker. Add onion mixture from frypan. Stir ingredients and set slow cooker to low setting.
4. Cook on low for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove lid, add beans and stir until heated through.

Serve and enjoy!

Source: The Australian Women's Weekly Cook, 2006, page 221.