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WINTER Warmer RECIPES Moreton Bay Kicks Off 2018
Planned Burn Program

Moreton Bay Regional Council kicked off its across more than 300 hectares throughout Moreton Bay, but
Easy Pumpkin Soup bushfire season preparations last month with that doesn’t mean residents can be complacent.
The best part about this Winter favourite, minimal washing up! “As council and fire authorities ramp up their fire mitigation
the first hazard reduction burns for 2018. activities, it’s important that residents are also prepared.
Ingredients Weather permitting, council fire crews together with the “Fires don’t limit themselves to bushland. They can occur in
1 kg pumpkin , skin and seeds removed, chopped Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) will continue
1 onion, roughly chopped to conduct controlled burns. suburban areas, near parks and grassland. All it takes is a few
2 medium-sized potatoes , peeled and diced burning embers or smoke.
4 cups low salt vegetable stock Mayor Allan Sutherland said now was the time for authorities “You can visit council’s website [www.moretonbay.qld.gov.
Salt and pepper to taste (if needed) and the community to begin bushfire season preparations
1/2 cup of cream with conditions beginning to dry throughout the region. au/disaster/bushfire for information and tips on how to be
1/2 cooked bacon , to serve (optional) bushfire-ready.”
Fresh parsley , to serve (optional) “Council and state fire authorities have been closely
Method monitoring local bushland and have scheduled more than Tips to get bushfire ready:
Place all ingredients, except cream, in a large pot or saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium thirty-five controlled burns over coming months to prepare for
heat until vegetables are tender. Take off heat. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Add the the bushfire season,” Mayor Sutherland said. • Clear debris from gutters, trim low-lying branches near
cream and stir through (do not boil after adding cream). Add any salt or pepper if needed, and the home and regularly mow your lawn
serve with bacon and parsley (if desired). Planned burns reduce fire loads and are conducted in • Relocate flammable items away from your home, including
accordance with favourable weather conditions. Controlled
burns also provide additional benefits such as aiding in weed woodpiles, paper, boxes, crates, hanging baskets and
control and land rehabilitation, and maintaining habitat garden furniture
diversity. • Check you have personal protective clothing and
Red Wine Beef Casserole “To keep up-to-date with planned burns in your area tune into • equipment, and that your first aid kit is fully stocked
Monitor conditions, know the Fire Danger Rating and
The whole family will be impressed with this hearty meal! local media, or sign up for council’s free MoretonAlert service, tune into local media, including radio, social media and
which will send you a notification for any upcoming burns via
Ingredients text or email. websites
1kg gravy beef, pieces halved Properties adjoining planned burn locations will be notified
2 tablespoons plain flour via letterbox drop prior to burns taking place. For the full list of planned burns in 2018, visit:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large brown onion, chopped Mayor Sutherland said in total, council will conduct burns www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/plannedburns
3 medium carrots, thickly sliced diagonally
3 celery stalks, thickly sliced diagonally
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 cups Massel beef stock
400g can diced tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, thickly sliced diagonally
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Mashed potato, to serve
Method
Preheat oven to 150C (130C fan-forced). Toss beef in flour to coat, shake off
excess. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy-based flameproof casserole dish
over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until browned. Transfer
to a plate. Heat remaining oil in dish. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring,
for about 5 minutes or until onion has softened. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for another
minute. Add wine and simmer for 2 minutes or until reduced by half. Add stock, beef and
tomato. Cover. Bring to the boil. Bake in oven for 2 hours. Add the thickly sliced zucchini. Bake
for about another hour or until beef is tender. Stir in thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with mashed potato.
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