Clementines give the beef a citrussy tang
Serves 12
Preparation time 20 minutes
Cooking time 2 hours
Ingredients
- 350g bag shallots, halved
- 900g carrots, in chunks
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1.8kg braising steak, cut into large chunks
- 2tbsp plain flour, seasoned
- 300ml red wine
- 900ml beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 clementines, in wedges
- 3tbsp chopped fresh sage
Method
1 Preheat oven to 150C/Gas 2. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole and cook veg for 4 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then remove all from pan.
2 Put steak in a plastic bag with the flour, seal, shake and tip into the casserole; fry until browned. Return vegetables to pan.
3 Pour in wine, stock and bay leaf. Bring to the boil, cover and put in oven for 1.5 hours. Stir in fruit and sage; cook for another 30 minutes.