Beef Stew with Potato Gratin - Stork

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kg beef chuck or stewing beef (bone-in or boneless)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Merlot or Pinotage red wine
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary, chopped
• 6 large potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp Stork Country Blend
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese