Ingredients

  • 500 g chuck steaks
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 slice bacon, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 12 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • bouquet garni
  • salt
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • 440 g canned white beans

Method

  • Trim the beef and cut into 2cm (3/4 inch) cubes.
  • Heat half the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meat quickly in batches.
  • Remove to a plate.
  • Add the remaining oil with the onion, garlic and bacon and cook gently until the onion is soft.
  • Add the carrot, celery, wine and tomato paste.
  • Return the beef to the pan along with the bouquet garni.
  • Season with a little salt and pepper to taste, cover and cook for 1 1/4 hours or until the meat is just tender.
  • Drain the beans and add to the pan.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with a nice crusty bread.