Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs beef, cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 12 pint water
  • 12 pint red wine
  • 12 black olives, stoned and halved
  • parsley, chopped

Method

  • Mix the beef, plenty of salt and pepper, the garlic and the flour.
  • set aside.
  • fry the onions, carrots and bay leaf for 10 minute.
  • Add the beef and cook until browned.
  • Stir in tomato paste, water and wine.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • reduce heat to lowest setting and cover tightly.
  • simmer gently for about 3 hours, or until beef is tender.
  • (You can also cook in the oven instead of simmering).
  • cool and chill for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Reheat to boiling point and add the olives.
  • Garnish with the parsley.