Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound stew beef (sirloin cubes)
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 10 small potatoes
  • 2 onion, sliced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325
  • In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the beef over medium high. Remove to casserole dish.
  • In same skillet, saute the vegetables until slightly browned.
  • Mix in the flour, then gradually add the stock. Mix in tomato paste and season to taste.
  • Mix all in casserole dish, cover and cook in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Place the thinly sliced potatoes on top, cover and continue cooking for a further 45 minutes or until the potatoes and meat are tender.