An old-fashioned beef stew recipe ... Read more: Tips You Need When Cooking With Ground Beef The main elements of the stew are ground beef, leeks, baby potatoes, and canned diced tomatoes.

Mary Berry's beef stew is smart enough to serve for a dinner party. Serve with mash or potatoes dauphinoise and green vegetables. Cut the beef into 2.5cm/1in chunks and trim off any excess fat.