Cut the beef into 5 x 7 ½cm pieces. Heat the butter and oil in a large flameproof casserole or pan, add the beef and fry until well browned.
Add the onions and cook until beginning to soften. Add the brandy and ignite. When the flames have gone out, add the Guinness, bouquet garni, carrots, turnips, augergine, salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to the boil and cook very gently for about 3 hours, until the meat is very tender. Add the mushrooms for the last 30 minutes.
Discard the bouquet garni. Mix the chopped basil and lemon rind together and sprinkle over the top of the pan. garnish with the basil if desired.
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Doesn't say how much Guinness to add
by guillij on Fri Jan 6 2012 reply to this comment
Hi Von,
yes Ale is good too.
by hi fi on Mon Jan 7 2008 reply to this comment
prefer to use a nice Ale, Newcastle Brown is a good choice.
by Von Food-Housen on Mon Jan 7 2008 reply to this comment