Beef Stew

500 gms diced stewing beef
Marinate in pepper, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, red wine for 20 minutes or longer
Then reserve liquid
Brown meat in olive oil and butter

Slice one onion, one carrot, three celery stalks in olive oil until soft

Place all in a casserole dish
with
2 bay leaves
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 quartered onion
100mls brandy
100gms diced pachetta
300mls beef stock
150gms Sliced button mushrooms

Cook at 180c for 90 minutes

Serve with a garlic cheese mash