800g lean stewing beef2 tablespoons plain flourolive oil2 cloves of garlic1 handful of shallots2 sticks of celery4 carrots½ a bunch of fresh thyme (15g)4 ripe vine tomatoes150ml red wine500ml organic beef stock2 fresh bay leavesWorcestershire sauce Method Preheat the oven to 160ºC/325ºF/gas 3.Dice the beef into 1cm pieces, then toss in a bowl with the flour, making sure the meat chunks are totally covered. Set aside.Add a splash of oil to a large casserole pan and place it over a medium heat. When it’s hot, add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, or until the meat is browned all over. Transfer to a plate and leave to one side.While the beef cooks, peel and finely chop the garlic, then peel the shallots and halve most of them, keeping a few whole. Trim and roughly chop the celery, then peel, trim and chop the carrots into 2cm rounds.Splash a little more oil into the pan, then add the veg. Strip the leaves from the thyme and add to the pan, then cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.Return the beef to the pan, then stir through the tomatoes and wine. Once the liquid has been absorbed, add the stock, bay leaves and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.Season with sea salt and black pepper, then transfer the stew to the oven to cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily with forks.Serve your beef stew with creamy mashed potato and, if you like, a glass of your favourite red wine. Tags MeatBeefDairy-freeWinterStewMainsOne-pan Share Your Thoughts! Login to Review Recipes you may like Brilliant beef recipes related features Hungry for more? Enter your email to receive news and exclusive offers from Jamie Oliver Limited about Jamie's businesses, including books, TV shows, restaurants, products, commercial partners and campaigning activities. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use. Learn how we collect, use and share your data in our Privacy Policy. , Meltingly tender beef smothered in a deeply flavoured sauce. Beef Stew is a simple affair - but it's a stunner. Make this recipe on the stove, oven, slow cooker or pressure cooker. Recipe tutorial video included., This flavorsome tender beef stew is warm, nourishing, and perfect for the cooler nights in. Pop everything into the pot and allow it to simmer away..