Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. 2
   In a cast iron dutch oven, melt 25gr.of butter and saute the meat (on several batches) over high heat.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and set aside.
4. 4
   To the same pan, add the onions saute quickly until browned.
5. 5
   Return the meat in to the pan and sprinkle with the flour, stir to coat the pieces.
6. 6
   Add wine, vinegar, tomato paste, soy sauce, garlic, thyme and bay leaf.
7. 7
   Add 2-3 glasses of water so that the liquid completely covers the meat.
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Cook for about 2 hours to 2 hour and a half.
10. 10
    Before serving remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf.