Traditional roast rib or topside joint with a rich stout gravy. Serves: 10 Cooking Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (for 3lb rib) Ingredients: 1 x 1.8kg/4lb lean rib of beef, French-trimmed and chined, boneless rib, or topside joint Salt and freshly milled black pepper Large bunch fresh thyme leaves 15-30ml/1-2tbsp olive oil 15ml/1tbsp plain flour 300ml/½pint stout… Continue Reading
Cooking Time: 8 hours Ingredients: 1 x 1.3kg/3lb lean brisket or silverside joint Salt and freshly milled black pepper 30ml/2tbsp sunflower oil or rapeseed oil 2 red onions, peeled and chopped 300g/10½oz mixed mushrooms, cut into quarters 600ml/1pint good, hot beef stock 30ml/2tbsp tomato purée 15-30ml/1-2tbsp freshly chopped tarragon 30ml/2tbsp prepared chilli sauce, optional 1 x… Continue Reading
This brisket joint is cooked very slowly in a low oven, tomatoes, barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, stock and smoked paprika. The tender meat is ‘pulled’, before it is shredded to serve. We have served it in a baguette with our homemade cucumber and onion pickle or with creamy mash and the sauce. Serves: 8 Cooking… Continue Reading
A great pub classic recipe with slow cooked boneless beef shin, chestnuts, onions, mustard and stout covered with a layer of puff pastry. Delicious! Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Ingredients: 450g/1lb lean boneless beef shin, cut into 2.5cm/1 inch cubes 30ml/2tbsp plain flour seasoned with salt and freshly milled black pepper 45ml/3tbsp rapeseed or… Continue Reading
A familiar steak dish served with the classic creamy Bearnaise sauce. Great for a special supper dish or weekend treat. Serves: 2 Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 lean sirloin, rump or rib-eye steaks 15ml-30ml/1-2tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil For the Béarnaise Sauce: 4 black peppercorns, crushed 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped tarragon… Continue Reading
A wonderful curry made with boneless shin of beef with a combination of Thai spices and creamy coconut milk. Great for any weekend supper party. Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 2 hours Ingredients: 450g/1lb lean boneless shin of beef, or braising beef, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes 15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil 1 x 400g can coconut milk For the Green… Continue Reading
A great steak dish with a herb and paprika rub. Great for a mid week meal or at the weekend using sirloin, rib eye or rump steaks. Serves: 2 Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 lean sirloin, rib eye or rump steaks For the herb and paprika rub: 15ml/1tbsp dried thyme 15ml/1tbsp dried basil leaves 15ml/1tbsp dried… Continue Reading
A hearty beef casserole using cubes of shin, leg or stewing steak served with herb dumplings. A great weekend dish. Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 2 hours Ingredients: 675g/1½lb cubed stewing or braising beef 25g/1oz plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly milled black pepper 30ml/2tbsp oil 1 x 500g prepared vegetable stew pack 450ml/¾pint hot… Continue Reading
A quick version of stroganoff this supper for two is ready from scratch in 20 minutes. Using rump or flank steaks and dried porcini mushrooms it is simple but delicious. Serves: 2 Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 375g/12oz lean rump or flank steak cut into 5cm/2inch strips, lengthways 25g/1oz unsalted butter 2 shallots, peeled and sliced 200ml/7floz… Continue Reading
Using a different cut of beef such as ranch, thick flank or skirt marinated with pineapple and allspice makes a steak supper with a difference. Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 lean ranch, thick flank, skirt or sirloin steaks Salt and freshly milled black pepper 75ml/5tbsp fresh pineapple juice 10ml/2tsp allspice berries, crushed (a… Continue Reading