July 21, 2016

This twist on a classic French dish is one that could just as easily be served at a dinner party as to the family. Serves 6

Ingredients

750 g topside or round steak, cubed
1/4 cup gluten-free plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
3 rashers bacon, rind and fat removed
spray oil
12 pickling onions
250 ml red wine
500 ml beef stock
1 tsp dried thyme
200g button mushrooms
2 bay leaves

Method

  1. Lightly toss the beef in seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. Cut bacon into 2cm squares.
  2. Heat large pan over medium heat, spray with oil and cook bacon quickly. Remove bacon and add beef in batches, browning well. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onions to pan and cook until golden. Return bacon and meat to pan with remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is very tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove bay leaves and serve with steamed vegetables.