Categories: Beef

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lb. sirloin or top round beef, in one piece
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 3/4 cups red wine
• 1 3/4 cups beef stock
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the beef until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the saucepan and set aside.

2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the saucepan and place the beef on top. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, wine and stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Bring to a boil and simmer gently, turning the beef occasionally, for about 2 hours, or until tender.

4. Lift out the beef and keep hot. Strain the juices, then place the saucepan back on the heat and boil rapidly to reduce by about half.

5. Carve the beef into slices and serve with the juices poured over.

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