Mexican Chilli Beef
This beef is great in burritos or tacos.
Serves:6-8
¼ cup vegetable oil
2kgbeefroast
2whiteonions,roughlychopped
4clovesgarlic,crushed
1tablespoongroundcumin
1tablespoonfreshlygratedginger
1tablespoongroundMexicanchillipowder
2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
4cupsbeefstock
2x400gcanschoppedtomatoes
2teaspoonsdriedoregano
2x400gcanskidneybeans,drainedand
rinsed
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.Heatoilinpanonsetting15for2
minutes.
2.Addbeefandcookfor3-4minutesoruntil
browned. Set aside.
3.Reducetosetting10.Addonionstothe
panandcookfor7-10minutesoruntil
caramelised.
4.Stirthroughgarlic,cumin,ginger,chilli
andcinnamon.Cookforafurther1-2
minutesoruntilfragrant.Addstock,
tomatoes and oregano. Season with salt
and pepper.
5.Returnbeeftothepan.Coverwiththelid.
Reduceheattosetting7.Simmerfor1
hour or until the beef is tender and falling
apart. Remove beef from pan.
6.Increaseheattosetting15.Bringsauceto
a simmer and allow to reduce by half. Just
before serving stir through beans. Return
beef to the pan. Season with salt and
pepper. Serve.
Roast Leg of lamb with Apples and Fennel
The combination of apple and fennel really
compliment the lamb.
Serves:6-8
1.5kgminilamblegroast
5clovesgarlic,finelysliced
3sprigsfreshrosemary
4smallgrannysmithapple,cored,halved
2onions,quartered
1bulbfennel,cutinto8wedges
1cupapplejuice
½cupbeefstock
1tablespoonlemonjuice
1tablespoonlemonzest
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.Piercethelambin10places.Stuff
the incisions with garlic and half of the
rosemary. Season the outside of the lamb
generously with salt and pepper.
2.Preheatpantosetting15fortwominutes.
3.Addlambtothepanandcookfor3-4
minutes or until browned. Set aside.
4.Reduceheattosetting5.Addapples,
onions and fennel to the pan. Top with
lamb.
5.Pouroverremainingingredients.Placelid
onthepan.Cookfor1hourformedium.
Setlambasidetorestfor10minutes
before carving. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Serve with apples, fennel and
onions.
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