Mediterranean Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 500 g of lean beef stewing/braising steak
• 600 g of green olives, stones removed
• 6 large tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 large clove of garlic
• to taste olive oil

Steps

1. In a large saucepan or casserole dish, gently fry the onion and garlic in plenty of good olive oil for a few minutes.
2. Take care not to brown them.
3. Season the beef well with salt and black pepper.
4. Add the beef immediately to the pan.
5. Fry until evenly sealed and lightly browned.
6. Add the olives and tomatoes to the pan.
7. Simmer gently for two hours with the lid on.