Once those begin to soften, I add the tomato paste and let it cook ... This Hearty Beef Stew with Multigrain Bread and Red Wine is my version of a home-cooked hug. It’s warm, deeply flavorful ...

Put the beef in ... carrots and red wine. Bring to the boil. Cover and transfer to the oven and cook for about an hour. Remove from the oven and add the apples, prunes, tomatoes, sugar and herbs ...