Braised Beef with Red Wine and Sour Cream Sauce

Method

1. Cut the beef into large pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil and brown the beef on all sides.
3. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot.
4. Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for 1 hour.
5. Mix the sour cream with flour and add to the pot, cooking for another 10 minutes.
6. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
7. Serve the beef with dumplings on the side.
8. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.