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Braised steak and onion

This is a family favourite. Its delicious and perfect to have on a cold winters night.
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Serving: 4
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kg rump or chuck steak, trimmed diced or leave whole
  • 2 tbs plain flour (set 1 tbsp aside)
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper to season flour
  • 2 tbs oil
  • 60 g butter
  • 3 onions, halved thickly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 & ½ tbsp red wine
  • 2-3 cups reduced salt beef stock
  • 1 tsp Vegemite
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & pepper to taste.

Instructions
 

  • Set slow cooker on sear mode.
  • Dust steak lightly with seasoned flour.
  • Heat oil in slow cooker and brown steak in batches.
  • Remove and put into a bowl or on a plate and set aside.
  • Add butter to slow cooker and mix with the pan juices.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until onions are transparent.
  • Add red wine let it cook off for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in extra flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add stock, stir until sauce boils and thickens a little.
  • Add Vegemite, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
  • Put meat back into slow cooker and stir.
  • Cook on LOW for 5hrs or until meat is tender.
  • If it needs thickening just mix 1 tbsp cornflour with a little water mix through and let cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Taste add salt & pepper if needed.

Notes

  • Serve with mash potatoes, your favourite vegetables and crusty bread to mop up any leftover sauce on your plate.
  • Browning the meat will add more flavour to the dish.
  • Wine can be left out add beef stock in its place.
  • You can freeze leftovers or use as a filling for meat pies.