BRAISED BEEF IN RED WINE AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES

BRAISED BEEF IN RED WINE AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES 

Serves: 4

Time: 2 hours

1 kg beef cubes tossed in 2 tbs plain flour

1 medium onions chopped

2 tbs olive oil

2 garlic cloves minced

1 bay leaf

1 cup red wine

2 cups beef stock

1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes

Salt and pepper

2 tbs tomato paste

3 tbs chopped parsley



Method


Brown the beef cubes well. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Tip in all the other ingredients in the pan and let it cook for 2 hours, till the meat is tender and all the gravy is thickened. Serve it mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.

Tip: Instead of beef, lamb or pork can be also used. 

 This dish can be prepared in a slow cooker too.