Instructions
1 In a freezer bag, place beef, coriander, pepper, salt, bay leaves and half of the oil, half of the garlic and half of the parsley.
2 In a pan, heat remaining oil and cook onion until softened. Set aside to cool. In a second freezer bag, place onion, carrot and kumara.
3 In a third freezer bag, place beetroot, cabbage and remaining garlic and parsley.
4 In a jug, combine tomato paste, stock and 1 cup water. Pour into a fourth small freezer bag.
5 Seal each bag, shake to combine ingredients, flatten to remove air, and clearly label. Place flat in the freezer together.
6 Two hours before cooking, remove all bags from freezer. When the two hours is up, preheat slow cooker for 5 minutes on low. Empty in the contents of the freezer bags – meat first, then two bags of veges then sauce. Add 1½ cups boiling water. Use a large spoon to break up the ingredients a little.
7 Cover and cook for 7-8 hours. Adjust seasoning. Serve with sour cream and fresh herbs.