Beef goulash with sweet potato mash

Method:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large flameproof casserole pan on medium. Cook bacon for 2 mins, or until brown.

Add leek and cook for 5 mins, or until soft.

Add garlic and cook for 1 min, or until fragrant. Remove from pan.

Heat remaining oil in same pan on high. Cook beef in batches, stirring, for 2-3 mins, or until browned all over.

Return leek mixture to pan with capsicum and paprika. Stir to combine.

Mix together 2 cups boiling water and stock cubes. Stir until dissolved.

Add to beef mixture with tomato and thyme sprigs. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 2 hrs, or until beef is very tender.

Meanwhile, cook sweet potato in a large pan of boiling, salted water for 15-20 mins, or until soft.

Drain and return to pan. Add butter and mash until smooth. Season.

Scatter parsley over goulash and serve with sweet potato mash.