big stuey's fillet steak with shallots and guinness . ( a top scran for winter - serves 4 )
2 tbsp olive oil
600g fillet steak , cut in 1 inch slices
12 shallots , peeled
2 red onions , sliced
1 tbsp tomato puree
3 garlic cloves , peeled and crushed
400 ml guinness
3 sprigs of thyme
crushed sea salt
ground black peppercorns
25g unsalted butter
1 tbsp plain flour
for the mash ;
small bunch of fresh chives , chopped .
1;5 kg maris piper potatoes , peeled , cubed ,washed and boiled
150 ml double cream
10 g butter
sea salt .
use half the oil , put in a hot frying pan on a medium heat and sear ( seal ) the fillet steak on both sides .
in a casserole dish on a low heat , use the remaining olive oil and add the shallots and red onion and fry until soft , about 6 minutes , stirring every couple of minutes . add the garlic and tomato puree and stir for a couple of more minutes .
turn the heat up to medium , add the fillet steak , the guinness and the sprigs of thyme to the casserole and season with the sea salt and ground black pepper .
bring up to a boil , reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes .
remove the fillet steak , shallots and red onions into a dish with a seived spoon and keep warm .
bring the guinness mixture to a boil , meanwhile rub the butter and flour together until well mixed . add the butter pieces to the sauce in little pieces at a time , stirring it in until absorbed to thicken the sauce .
plate up the fillet steak , shallots and red onions .
serve with creamy mash potatoes garnished with chopped chives . and spoon the sauce around the plates .
prep time 20 minutes , cooking time 30 minutes . a top scran in under a hour . substitute the guinness for a stout if prefered .
one of my old time winter favourites , and when i could be arsed , i'd make a pastry and turn the fucker into a pie .