BEEF

CORNED BEEF

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

2-3kg piece of corned beef

12 cups/3 litres water

2 onions, quartered

¼cup brown sugar, well packed 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns 3 bay leaves

Several sprigs of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary)

METHOD

Slow Cooking

1.Place EasySear™ pan into slow cooker base. Place corned beef into pan.

2.Add all other ingredients, making sure that water almost or fully covers beef.

3.Cover with lid, turn the Temperature Control Dial to ‘LOW’ setting. Cook for 7 to 8 hours or until corned beef

is tender.

4.Remove corned beef from EasySear™ pan, allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

5.Slice and serve with onion sauce and steamed vegetables.

NOTE

We do not recommend the High or Auto setting for this recipe as it should be cooked for an extended time for the most tender results.

RED CURRY OF BEEF

Serves 10 to 12

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons oil

2 large onions, chopped

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

¼cup finely chopped fresh ginger ¾ cup red curry paste

2 teaspoons shrimp paste (belancan)

3 kg chuck steak, cut into 3cm cubes

2 cups/500ml beefstock ½ cup fish sauce

310g can coconut milk

6 large carrots, thickly sliced or cut into batons

12 kaffir lime leaves

3 stalks lemongrass, cut into 10cm lengths

2 Tablespoons brown sugar well packed

2 teaspoons salt

225g can sliced bamboo shoots, well drained

4 tomatoes, diced

1 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

2 red chillies, sliced (optional)

METHOD

Searing on the stovetop with

EasySear™ pan

1.Place EasySear™ pan onto stovetop and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes, add oil, heat a further 1 minute.

2.Add onions, garlic and ginger and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions have softened slightly.

3.Add curry paste and shrimp paste and cook for 3 minutes or until curry paste is very fragrant, stirring occasionally.

4.Stir in chuck steak, cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until steak has begun to change colour and is well coated in the curry paste, stirring frequently.

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Breville BSC560 manual Corned Beef, RED Curry of Beef

BSC560 specifications

The Breville BSC560 is a standout addition to the world of multifunctional cooking appliances, designed to bring convenience and efficiency to your kitchen. Known as the "Braised & True Slow Cooker," this device offers a unique combination of slow cooking and sautéing capabilities, making it a versatile option for home cooks looking to elevate their culinary creations.

One of the main features of the BSC560 is its innovative "Sear & Stew" function. This functionality allows users to sear meat and sauté vegetables directly in the slow cooker before setting it to simmer for hours. This one-pot approach eliminates the need for multiple cooking vessels, streamlining the cooking process and minimizing cleanup. With a large 7-quart capacity, the BSC560 is perfect for families or gatherings, accommodating enough food to feed a crowd.

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