Braised Beef with Prunes and Carrots

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A sweet-and-savoury dish with a very rich sauce, perfect for making ahead. Ingredients for 6 people: - 1.2 kg stewing beef - 3 carrots - 2 onions - 18 pitted prunes - 25 cl red wine - 35 cl stock - 1 tbsp flour - 1 bay leaf - 1 tbsp oil - salt, pepper Method: 1. Brown the beef pieces in the oil. 2. Add the onions and carrots, then sauté for 5 minutes. 3. Sprinkle with flour and stir. 4. Pour in the red wine, then the stock. 5. Add the bay leaf and prunes. 6. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 2 hours. 7. Season with salt and pepper, then serve with mashed potatoes or tagliatelle. Tip: it is even better reheated the next day.