Recipe

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• 3 lbs beef sirloin, cut into about 1-inch cubes (you can really use any cut of beef that you like)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 -6 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
• 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes (well drained and chopped )
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• 1 (10 oz) can beef consomme , undilute (can use beef broth in place of consomme)
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/2-3/4 cup dry red wine
• cooked pasta
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

• 1 Combine the flour with the seasoned salt and pepper in a bowl.
• 2 Light coat the beef cubes with the flour mixture.
• 3 Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until hot.
• 4 Brown the beef on all sides; remove to a bowl.
• 5 Add in onion, celery, thyme and oregano; cook stirring and scraping down the browned bits.
• 6 Add in the garlic and dried red pepper flakes (if using) saute for 1 minute.
• 7 Add in tomatoes, bay leaves, consomme, Worcestershire sauce and wine.
• 8 Return the beef back to the pot.
• 9 Season with pepper.
• 10 Cover and simmer on top of the stove until the beef is very tender (about 2 hours).
• 11 Serve with cooked noodles and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.