Lobby (Traditional Beef Stew)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 31
Hearty and comforting Lobby (Traditional Beef Stew)
in Stew

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours 30 min

Ready In

3 hours 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

600 g braising steak , cubed
2 carrots , chopped
1 leek , sliced
2 parsnips , sliced
8 teaspoons gravy , granules ( heaped )
1 bouquet garni
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 cup frozen peas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
430
Sugar
8g
Fat
17g
Lobby is a traditional dish from North Wales, often served at celebrations and special occasions. The dish is believed to have originated in the mining communities, where it would have been a filling and nutritious meal for the workers. Today, it is still a popular dish throughout Wales and the UK, and is often served with bread or potatoes. The dish is known by many names, including lobscouse and lobsgows, and there are many variations of the recipe across the region.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1.
2.In a large casserole dish, add the cubed beef, carrots, leek, parsnips, and bouquet garni. Mix in the tomato puree, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3.Stir in 1 litre of boiling water and add the gravy granules. Mix well.
4.Cover the dish with a lid and place in the oven. Cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until the beef is tender.
5.Remove from the oven and stir in the frozen peas. Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Lobby is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter’s day.

The combination of meat and vegetables make it a complete meal in itself.

CONS

The long cooking time means that it is not a quick meal to prepare.

However, most of the time it is cooking in the oven which frees up time for other activities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of lean beef and vegetables in this recipe provides a good balance of protein and fiber.
It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C from the vegetables and iron from the meat.

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