Burgundian Beef and Beans

Ingredients

• 500 g chuck steaks
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 slice bacon, chopped
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• bouquet garni
• salt
• black pepper, freshly ground
• 440 g canned white beans

Directions

1. 1

   Trim the beef and cut into 2cm (3/4 inch) cubes.

2. 2

   Heat half the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meat quickly in batches. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   Add the remaining oil with the onion, garlic and bacon and cook gently until the onion is soft.

4. 4

   Add the carrot, celery, wine and tomato paste.

5. 5

   Return the beef to the pan along with the bouquet garni.

6. 6

   Season with a little salt and pepper to taste, cover and cook for 1 1/4 hours or until the meat is just tender.

7. 7

   Drain the beans and add to the pan.

8. 8

   Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve with a nice crusty bread.