Red Wine Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kilos Beef ((use boneless shin shank), cut into large cubes)
• Salt (to season)
• 1/4 Cup olive oil
• 1/4 Cup Butter (plus extra as needed)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 stick celery (minced)
• 1 whole Garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup dry red wine
• 1 Cup Coffee (use brewed coffee)
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock (plus extra as needed)
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large carrot (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 2 medium Potatoes (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (Optional)
• 1/4 Cup All-purpose cream (Optional)