INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
medium brown onion, finely diced
1
large carrot, diced into small cubes
1
celery stick, diced into small cubes
1/2
long red chili, diced (or ½ teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne pepper)
1
+ ½ teaspoons sea salt
3
large cloves of garlic, finely diced
1 1/2 lb
/ 700-750 g diced beef steak (stewing steak, chuck steak, rib eye)
1 tsp
black or white pepper
2
bay leaves
1 tsp
ground paprika (mild or sweet)
1 tsp
dried oregano, thyme or basil
1/2 tsp
cinnamon powder (optional, but adds warmth and depth)
1
star anise (optional)
1
x can chopped tinned tomatoes (400 g/ 1 + ½ cups)
1 tbsp
coconut aminos (or Tamari wheat-free soy sauce)
1
cube of beef stock including water