Seco de res
Beef slow cooked in a bright green coriander sauce with peas and potatoes. Rich, herby and deeply comforting.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blend the coriander, garlic and lager until smooth and green.
- 2
Brown the beef in the oil in batches in a heavy pan. Lift out.
- 3
Fry the onions for 8 minutes. Add the paste and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
8 min - 4
Pour in the blended coriander and the water. Return the beef, cover and simmer on low for 1 hour 30 minutes until tender.
90 min - 5
Add the potatoes and cook for 20 more minutes. Add the peas for the last 5.
20 min - 6
Meanwhile, cook the rice and serve it with the stew.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.