Ingredients:
675g bacon, diced
675g parsnips, peeled and chopped
450g beef, diced
450g potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 white cabbage, shredded
2 small leeks, chopped
225g carrots, peeled and chopped
3tbsp oatmeal
225g swede, peeled and chopped
Method:
Add the bacon to a large frying pan and fry until it renders its fat. Transfer the bacon to a large casserole dish and use the bacon fat to fry the beef until browned. Transfer the beef to the casserole with the bacon. Add all the vegetables (except the leeks) and cover with water. Season with salt and black pepper, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, add a lid and simmer for about 130 minutes.
Meanwhile fry 3 tbsp of the oatmeal in the remaining bacon fat and set aside. When the meat is tender add the leeks and oatmeal to the cawl and simmer for a further 15 minutes. Serve hot.