Braised Beef with Gentleman’s Relish
A wonderfully delicious satisfying meal, perfect for a winters evening!  The gentleman’s relish compliments this dish perfectly.
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 105 mins
Total Time: 120 mins
Ingredients
  • 750 g stewing steak
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion (peeled & finely sliced)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (peeled & chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled & finely chopped)
  • 225 g red wine
  • 1 l beef stock
  • 1 tbsp cornflour (optional)
    • For the Gentleman's relish
  • 75 g anchovy fillets
  • 125 g butter
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 garlic clove (peeled)
Instructions
  1. Dredge the stewing steak with the flour then heat the oil in a large casserole dish. Fry the meat in the dish until browned all over and remove with a slotted spoon, you may have to do this in batches.
  2. Add the vegetables and fry for 2-3 minutes then pour in the red wine; use a wooden spoon to scrape off all the browned bits.
  3. Add the stock to the dish and bring to the boil, return the meat back to the dish. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 ½ hours until the meat is tender, season to taste.
  4. Meanwhile, to make the Gentleman’s relish, place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend. Spoon the butter onto a large piece of cling film and roll up into a large sausage and place into the fridge to chill.
  5. If you would like to thicken the gravy of the casserole, add the cornflour to a small bowl and mix with 1 tbsp of cold water, mix through and stir into the casserole.
  6. Serve the braised beef with a slice of Gentleman’s relish and some buttery mash, enjoy!