beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds stew beef, cut in 2-3″ pieces
• 10 plum tomatoes, chopped coarsely
• 6 carrots, chopped in half and quartered
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 8 whole cloves
• 4 pieces orange rind
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp sage
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• some water
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 bay leaves

Method:

1. Heat the pot and add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Brown the beef in batches then remove them with slotted spoon. Set aside.
3. Add in the remaining olive oil then add in the onion and garlic.
4. Saute them for 5 minutes until they are tender and lightly browned.
5. Add in the tomatoes, carrots, cloves, orange rind, thyme, sage, black pepper, red wine, salt, bay leaves, enough water and finally the browned beef.
6. Cover and bring to simmer.
7. Preheat the oven to 250°F.
8. Pour the stew into a large casserole.
9. Cover and bake it for 2 hours.
10. Uncover and cook for another 2 hours until the beef is tender and the stew is thickened.
11. Serve and enjoy!