Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 lb boneless beef shoulder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 stick celery, chopped
  • 6 None small carrots, peeled, halved and sliced
  • 2 None onions, peeled and sliced
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 1/8 cups red wine
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 5 None shallots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 None medium egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp chives, chopped
  • 2.75 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, blended with 3 tbsp water
  • 8.75 oz runner beans, trimmed and sliced
  • 8.75 oz asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
  • 3.5 oz frozen peas

Method

  • Season the beef to taste. Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottom frying pan and sear the beef over high heat until browned all over. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the celery, 2 of the chopped carrots and the onions and fry for 5 mins, then stir in the tomato puree and wine and bring to a boil.
  • Return beef to the pan with 1 1/4 cups water. Cover tightly and simmer very gently for 3 hrs until very tender. Remove the meat from the cooking liquid and cover and keep warm.
  • Melt the butter in a small frying pan and fry the shallots gently until softened. Remove from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs, mustard, egg yolks, chives and Parmesan cheese. Cut the beef into 4 thick slices and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Top with the Parmesan mixture and place under a medium hot broiler for 4-5 mins until the topping is browned.
  • To make gravy, strain the beef cooking liquid into a pan, add the blended cornstarch and simmer, stirring, for 10 mins until just thickened and slightly reduced.
  • Cook the remaining carrots with the beans and asparagus in a pan of boiling water for 4-5 mins until just tender, adding the peas after 3 mins. Drain and divide among four serving plates. Spoon over the gravy and top with the beef.