Beef Bourguignon-Style Beef with Mushrooms

Method

1. 1

   Melt the butter over high heat and sear the beef for 1–2 minutes until browned. Tip onto a plate.

2. 2

   Fry the bacon and mushrooms in the same pan for 4 minutes until golden. Add to the beef.

3. 3

   Soften the onion, carrot and garlic for 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the wine, stock, tomato purée, thyme and bay leaf and simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes until the carrot is tender and the sauce has reduced by half.

5. 5

   Return the beef, bacon and mushrooms for 1–2 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, season and serve.