Beef Stew

This recipe is based on Jamie Oliver's beef and ale and it's the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly night.  I like a little spice in my life, so I've added a bit of chilli paste to this recipe.  Goes great with mashed potatoes or a crusty baguette.

Ingredients:
-800 grams of stewing beef
-50 cl of beer
-2 carrots
-2 celery sticks
-2 onions
-1 can of chopped tomatoes (400 grams)
-Salt & pepper to taste
-1 tablespoon of Herbes de Provence
-1 teaspoon of chilli paste
-1 tablespoon of olive oil
-1 tablespoon of flour

Instructions: 

-Peel and chop the carrots and onions.  Chop up the celery. Chop the beef into 2 inch pieces.

-Saute the carrots, celery and onions in olive oil for about 10 minutes, until soft.

-Add the beef and flour. 

-Add the chilli paste & Herbes de Provence.  Give everything a good mix.

-Add the canned tomatoes and beer and bring everything to a boil.

-Simmer under medium heat for about 3 hours, until the meat is tender. 

-Stir from time to time.