Beef Stew with Fresh Broad Beans

• 1 kg (2 lb) lean stewing beef, cubed
• 3 tablespoons oil

Sauté the meat in hot oil in a large pan until well browned. Add the remaining ingredients and cover with water. (If frozen beans are used, they should be de-frosted and added only about ½ hour before the end of cooking time.) Bring to the boil and simmer gently, covered, for about 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender.