Season the beef cubes to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 lbs. beef cubes
Melt cooking fat in a dutch oven over medium heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides.
Cooking fat
Add the onion, garlic and mushroom; cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
2 cups fresh mushrooms, 2 onions, 2 garlic cloves
Pour in the beef stock and scrape the bottom of the pan, stir well.
2 cups beef stock
Cover and cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
Adjust seasoning, combine the starch with 2 tbsp. of water, then mix into the stew; stir well until the sauce thickens.
1 tbsp. tapioca or potato starch