INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium brown onion, finely diced
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1 large carrot, diced into small cubes
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1 celery stick, diced into small cubes
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1/2 long red chili, diced (or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne pepper)
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1 + 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
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3 large cloves of garlic, finely diced
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1.5 lb / 700-750 g diced beef steak (stewing steak, chuck steak, rib eye)
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1 teaspoon black or white pepper
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon ground paprika (mild or sweet)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, thyme or basil
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional, but adds warmth and depth)
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1 star anise (optional)
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1 x can chopped tinned tomatoes (400 g/ 1 + 1/2 cups)
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1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or Tamari wheat-free soy sauce)
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1 cube of beef stock