Balsamic glazed beef

Recipe & image taken from http://www.slimmingeats.com

Serves 4

Extra Easy – 1 syn per serving

600g of stewing beef (any visible fat removed

3 carrots, chopped

200g of mushrooms, sliced

1 red onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 cup (230ml) of beef stock

1/3 cup (78ml) of balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup of passata

4 spoons of brown sugar (4 syns)

fresh thyme sprigs

salt and black pepper to season

Frylight or Pam spray

Spray a large casserole dish over a medium heat with some Frylight or Pam spray.

Add the beef and brown. Remove and set aside.

Add the onions, garlic and carrots and continue to fry for a few minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and cover and simmer for approx 1.5 hours.

Serve with your choice of sides.

This dish also works well in a slow cooker.