- ¼ cup (30g) plain flour
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 lb. (450g) beef chuck, or similar stewing beef, trimmed & cubed
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 . tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 cup (240ml) red wine
- 3 cups (700ml) beef stock
- 1 onion, peeled & chopped
- 5 carrots, peeled & cut into chunks
- 2 tsp. salt
Bouquet garni (secured in cheesecloth or spice bag):
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 6 juniper berries
- 3 whole cloves