Beef Casserole

 Instructions:

Preheat oven to slow.

Cut beef in 5cm cubes. Heat oil in large casserole dish and cook beef well browned in small batches. Remove from dish.

Crush 2 of the garlic cloves and then add all 5 cloves, carrots, onions and celery. Cook, stirring for 5mins or till lightly browned.

Stir in grape juice and simmer, uncovered, till reduced by half. Add consommé and water and bring to boil. Return beef to dish and cook, covered, in slow oven till beef is tender, approx 2.5 hrs. Stir only half way through cooking.

Transfer beef and veggies to a serving dish and keep warm. Whisk the blended flour and extra water mixture into liquid in dish and stir over heat till mixture boils and thickens. Pour over beef and veggies in dish and serve.