12 Traditional Beef Stew

A hospital is very often a mixture of ages, faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Every menu needs a bedrock of traditional dishes to offset some of the more unfamiliar foods and there are few dishes more comforting than a beef stew. Filled with protein and goodness it’s a popular choice and an excellent partner for some mashed potato.

Clever cooks use cheaper cuts. This is a great comforting dish that evokes childhood and home, which is really important when people are in hospital.