Corned Beef Stew

One for the colder days, or as comfort food. Also a nice cheap meal which will comfortably feed 4 and have some left over for the following day, when it has to be said it always tates nicer.

You will need:-

1 tin of corned beef
4 large potatoes chopped into big chunks
2 carrots cut into small pieces
4 oz peas
1 onion chopped
3 oz pearl barley
1 pint of stock (beef, chicken or vegetable)
1 bouquet garni or a bay leave will do
1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
Salt and pepper to taste

To cook it all:-

1. Heat large pan and melt the butter, then add the onion and carrots and simmer for approx 5 minutes.

2. Add the potatoes, peas, barley, herbs, salt, pepper and stock, cover and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.

3. Add the chopped corned beef, stir to mix and cover. Cook for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, add more water if needed.