Beef Damson Pots
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 450g (1lb) lean beef braising steak, cubed
- 1 tbsp seasoned plain flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 stick of celery, chopped
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 parsnips, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 star anise
- 10 peppercorns (optional)
- 600ml (1pt) damson wine or red wine
- 2 tbsp damson jam
- 12-15 fresh (or frozen) damsons, or 8 red plums, stoned and halves
Method
- STEP 1Preheat the oven to 180/ Gas Mark 4
- STEP 2Toss the braising steak in the flour.
- STEP 3Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meat and brown.
- STEP 4Add the celery, onion, garlic, parsnips and carrots and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- STEP 5Add the star anise and peppercorns (if using).
- STEP 6Mix together the damson/ red wine and the damson jam.
- STEP 7Pour over the meat/ veg mix.
- STEP 8Season with salt and ground black pepper and bring to the boil.
- STEP 9Transfer to an ovenproof casserole dish and cook for 1 hour, until the meat is tender.
- STEP 10After the hour, add the damsons (or plums) and cook for a further 30 minutes.
- STEP 11Remove the star anise before serving.
- STEP 12Serve with steamed green beans and crispy roast potatoes or rustic brown bread to mop up the juices.
