Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 1/4 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 None shallot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 3 cups reduced sodium beef stock
  • 3/4 cup tomato puree
  • 1 None bay leaf
  • 2 stems fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 stems fresh rosemary
  • 12 oz button mushrooms
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms
  • 1 bunch spinach, trimmed and washed

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the flour with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the beef in batches and toss to coat, shaking excess flour.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Cook the beef, in batches, until well browned. Remove beef from the pan.
  • Add the shallot to the pan. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Return the beef to the pan and add the wine. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 min. Add the stock, tomato puree, bay leaf and herbs and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and cover the dish tightly with a lid or foil. Cook in the oven for 2 hours.
  • Add the mushrooms to the pan and mix well. Cook, covered, for 30 mins, or until the beef is tender.
  • Just before serving, add the spinach and stir until just wilted. Season to taste and serve.