1kg large chunks beef

1 sliced onion

3 cloves garlic, sliced

1 tbs whole black peppercorns

1 cinnamon stick

1 bay

250ml red wine

2 x 400g tin tomatoes

200ml beef stock

50ml red wine vinegar

400g tin cannellini beans


1. Brown the meat on all sides, remove

2. Gently fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes in plenty of olive oil

3. Add everything except the vinegar and beans

4. Cover and cook at 180C for at least 2 hours

5. Stir in the beans and vinegar and cook 10 minutes more

6. Serve with parsley and crusty bread