1 Peel and slice the onion
2 Chop the beef into cubes, remove any visible fat
3 Slice the mushrooms
4 Peel and slice the carrots
5 Chop the parsley
6 Open the tin of chickpea, drain and rinse
7 Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cinnamon, cook for 5 minutes
8 Add the beef, tinned chickpeas, carrots and mushrooms
9 Add the tomatoes and tomato puree
10 Add the stock cube if using
11 Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, stir occasionally
12 Then add the spinach and parsley and season well with black pepper
13 Simmer for a further 5 minutes

Other information…
This simple dish requires only a few fresh ingredients and is cooked in one pot so less washing up to do!
Nutritional information
Serve with potatoes – boiled new potatoes, mashed potatoes or crusty wholemeal rolls for a balanced meal.

Lean beef is high in protein and iron and low in fat. A smaller portion of meat is required as the dish contain other protein rich foods such as chickpeas and mushrooms.

Plenty of vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, mushroom and spinach means more portions of your five a day!

Not adding the stock cube means less salt. One oxo cube contains 1/3 teaspoon of salt.