Step 1

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil and heat to a ripple.

Step 2

Add beef to pan and brown on all sides, working in batches if needed. Remove the beef from pan.

Step 3

Add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan and heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic; saute for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return beef to the pan. Stir in water, salt, black pepper, thyme, sage, bay leaves, beef broth and beans. Bring to a simmer. Cover and allow to simmer for at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.

Step 5

Discard bay leaves. Salt and pepper to taste.