Hearty Beef, Bacon & Spinach Stew

• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. • In a medium bowl, combine garlic & herb seasoning, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of pepper. Add beef strips, then toss to coat.

Little cooks: Take charge by combining the beef with the seasoning!

• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • When oil is hot, cook beef strips, tossing, in batches until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

TIP: Cooking the meat in batches over a high heat helps it stay tender.

• Wipe out and return saucepan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook diced bacon, breaking up bacon with a spoon, until slightly golden, 2-4 minutes. • Cook soffritto mix, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-5 minutes. • In the last minute of cook time, add garlic and Nan's special seasoning and cook, until fragrant.

• To the saucepan, stir in passata, the water and brown sugar, cook until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. • Add baby spinach leaves and return cooked beef to the saucepan, stir until combined, 1 minute. • Season to taste.