Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Herbs Recipe

• 3 pounds Bastrop Cattle Company chuck steak - cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• Salt & Pepper
• Cayenne to taste
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 lb. onions - chopped
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 lb. mushrooms
• 24 pitted, stuffed green olives (optional)
• 2 cups roasted tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

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