Serves 4

Ingredients

45 ml ( 3 tablespoons ) olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, finely shopped or crushed
1 cooking apple, peeled , cored and chopped
450 g ( 1 lb ) lean stewing or brasisng steak, cubed
a little plain flour
225 g ( 8 oz ) canned tomatoes without liquid
100 ml ( 4 fl.oz ) beef stock
2 chicken breasts, cubed
salt and black pepper
Pre-heat the oven to 180 C ( 350 F/gas mark 4 ) .
Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until the onion is just tender.
Add the apple, cabbage and green pepper, and continue cooking, stirring all the time, for about 2

minutes.
Place in a large casserole with a lid.
Coat the beef in flour and fry quickly until sealed and golden brown.
Transfer the beef to the casserole , along with the tomtaoes ,beef stock.
Cover the casserole and cook for one hour, then add the chicken pieces and cook for a further hour.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with boiled potoatoes or a crusty loaf.
Dr. Reg Saynor