Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 1/2 lbs chuck steak, trimmed and cubed
  • 2 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 12 None shallots, peeled
  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 lb button mushrooms, halved
  • 1 None bay leaf
  • None None bread, to serve
  • None None green beans, steamed, to serve

Method

  • Heat 2 tsp of oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan on high. Brown the meat in two batches for 2-3 mins on each side, adding more oil, if needed. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil and butter in the same pan on high. Saute the shallots and bacon for 4-5 mins, until well browned. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Gradually stir in the stock, wine and tomato puree. Return the beef to the pan and add the mushrooms and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low, and simmer for 1 hour. Uncover and simmer for 30 mins, or until the beef is tender and liquid has reduced slightly. Season to taste. Serve with bread and green beans.