Step 1

Preheat oven to 160C.

Step 2

Toss meat in flour and season with cracked pepper.

Step 3

Place in a casserole dish.

Step 4

Add onions, carrots and potatoes.

Step 5

Combine water, beef stock, sauces and sugar.

Step 6

Pour over meat and vegetables.

Step 7

Add bay leaves.

Step 8

Mix until combined.

Step 9

Bake for 2 hours, then remove.

Step 10

Stir, then bake a further 1 hour.