Lighter Beef Bourguignon

• 300g lean braising beef
• 200g mushrooms
• 2 carrots, chunked
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 150ml red wine
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil

1. 1

   Brown the beef in oil, then set aside. Soften onion, carrot and garlic.

2. 2

   Stir in tomato paste, then the wine, scraping the pan, and let it reduce 2 min.

3. 3

   Return the beef with thyme and 200ml water; cover and simmer 40 min.

4. 4

   Add the mushrooms for the last 10 min and season.