Braised Beef

photo credit: http://www.fearlesshomemaker.com/2011/10/red-wine-braised-beef-stew

recipe adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/veal-stew-2/

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds beef stew meat
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook until onion is tender. Then add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Add meat to the pot, and brown evenly.
Stir in tomato sauce and wine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender.

Optional: You can add large chunks of carrots and potatoes in the last hour of cooking.