Meats Recipes -   Beef with Celery Recipe

  
 

Meats Recipes -  Beef with Celery Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 500 g/1 lb braising steak, cut into 2.5 cm/1 inch cubes

  • 15 g/1/2 oz butter or margarine

  • 2 onions, chopped 1 carrot, diced

  • 1 tablespoon plain flour

  • 300 ml/1/2 pint Beef Stock

  • 4 celery sticks, sliced into 2.5 cm/1 inch lengths

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs

  • 1 tablespoon soured cream

  • 50 g/2 oz walnuts, chopped

  • salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the beef and fry over a moderately high heat, turning occasionally, for 3-4 minutes to seal.

  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a casserole. Add the butter or margarine to the oil remaining in the frying pan.

  3. When melted, add the onions and carrot and fry gently for 5 minutes until softened. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for a further 1-2 minutes, then gradually add the stock and season with plenty of salt and pepper.

  4. Pour the contents of the pan over the meat and stir in the celery and herbs. Cover and cook in a preheated oven, 150°C (300°F), Gas Mark 2, for 1 1/2-1 3/4 hours, or until the beef is tender.

  5. Just before serving, swirl the soured cream over the top and sprinkle with the walnuts.