Beef and vegetable stew

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot
2. Add meat and brown all over - do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and stewing the meat
3. Remove meat from pot and set aside
4. Add onion and carrot and cook over a medium heat until beginning to soften
5. Add mushrooms and garlic, continue to cook until softening
6. Add meat back to the pot along with potatoes, water, stock, vinegar and tomato paste
7. Cover and cook over low heat for approximately 2 hours or until meat is tender.