Italian Beef Stew with Peas

Ingredients (13)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small shallot or onion (finely chopped)
• 2 medium carrots (chopped small)
• 1 lb stewing beef (cut in 1 inch cubes)
• 1/4 cup wine (white or red)
• 1 cup vegetable broth / stock (low salt)
• 1 1/4 cups tomato puree (passata)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired)
• 1 1/3 cups frozen peas