Beef Stew

Step 1:

FLOUR the beef meat

Step 2

HEAT the oil and butter (optional) in a large pot

ADD the chopped onion, celery and carrot

COOK them for ten minutes, until soft. You can add a little hot broth

ADD the beef

RAISE the heat and LET the meat SEAL well for a few minutes

ADD the red wine

LET IT EVAPORATE completely without covering the pan

ADD the broth

ADD the sage, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper

Step 3:

COVER with a lid and cook on a medium heat for at least two hours

STIR occasionally

CHECK that it does not dry, in case add some broth