Ingredients:
450g stewing steak, trimmed of fat and cubed
30g flour
30g drippings
600ml beef stock
2 medium onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
salt and black pepper, to taste
gravy browning (optional)
Method:
Melt a the dripping in a frying pan and add the meat and onion. Cook until the meat is browned on all sides (about 10 minutes) then transfer to a large saucepan and add half the stock. Bring to a boil then add the carrots and season. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking until the meat and vegetables are tender (about 40 minutes).
Whisk together the remaining stock and flour to form a smooth slurry then add this to the pan. Bring to a boil, and add a few drops of gravy browning to colour (if desired). Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes.