How to Master Cooking Times for Silverside of Beef

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs (1.1 kg) silverside of beef, trimmed and tied
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, cut into large pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into large pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef stock or broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) red wine (optional)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste