600gmeat from oxtail bones(use 1kg worth on the bone) - oxtail or other beef on bones
2tbspflourplain, to coat meat
2tbspoilgroundnut
1cubebeef bouillon
500mlwater
300gshallotspeeled and trimmed (cut banana shallots in half)
300gcarrots(I used whole Chanteney carrots as they are small)
600gpotatoessmall, new
salt to season
pepperto season
Instructions
Toss the beef pieces in flour with some salt and pepper.
Over a medium heat, heat the oil and fry the coated beef until brown on each side.
Lay the browned meat in the base of the Crockpot.
Cover with the shallots, carrots, potatoes and beef stock.
Cook on "high" setting for 4-6 hours.
Notes
Although I used Chantenay carrots whole, you can use any type of carrot. Although I used banana shallots (or French shallots), you can use small shallots in larger quantities. You can also substitute with onion if shallot is hard to find.The nutritional values here reflect an approximation of 600g worth of meat being yielded from 1kg of beef bones. Obviously you don't eat the actual bones and if I put 1kg beef bones in the quantity, the nutritional values would be wildly out. The fat content of this beef stew could be much reduced by using lean cubes of casserole steak.