Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat trimmed and cubed
  • 1 pound pearl onions peeled and trimmed
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock rich
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 2 cups brown ale
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 slices french bread
  • 1/4 cup coarse grain mustard
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil to drizzle
  • chopped parsley to garnish
  • carrots
  • broccoli

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a Dutch oven on high heat. Cook the beef, in batches, for 5-6 mins until browned all over. Remove from pan using a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 6-7 mins until golden brown and beginning to soften. Remove the onions from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside with the meat.
  • Add 2 tbsp stock to the pan juices. Add flour and ground mustard. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add remaining stock a little at a time, stirring well between each addition. Add ale, tomato paste and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Return meat and onions to pan. Cover.
  • Transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 1/2-2 hours until meat is tender. Spread bread with mustard. Place on top of the meat. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp oil. Return to oven, uncovered, for 25 mins. Garnish with parsley. Serve with broccoli and carrots.