4 portions
Garnish
Method
Phil’s top tip Shallow fry the beef in hot oil to brown it all over, but do not let it boil in the oil. Then allow it to stew gently in the red wine Variation other joints of beef can be used here; beef or veal cheek can be used, reducing the time for the veal.
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For the vegetable stir fry
Method
How to check for doneness
Check for rare steak. If you want your steak to be rare, touch your index finger and thumb together and feel the base of your thumb (about an inch below where it connects to your palm). Notice how it feels and then check your steak.
Check for medium-rare steak. If you want your steak to be medium-rare, touch your middle finger and thumb together and feel the base of your thumb (about an inch below where it connects to your palm). Notice how it feels and then check your steak.
Compare the feeling of your hand to the feeling of the steak. If they feel the same way, then your steak should be done. If your steak feels like it is tenderer than your hand, keep cooking
Check for medium steak. If you want your steak to be medium, touch your ring finger and thumb together and feel the base of your thumb (about an inch below where it connects to your palm). Notice how it feels and then check your steak.
Compare the feeling of your hand to the feeling of the steak. If they feel the same way, then your steak should be done. If your steak feels like it is tenderer than your hand, keep cooking
Check for well-done steak. Touch your little finger and thumb together. If you want your steak to be well done, you will need to touch your little finger and thumb together and feel the base of your thumb (about an inch below where it connects to your palm). Notice how it feels and then check your steak.
Compare the feeling of your hand to the feeling of the steak. If they feel the same way, then your steak should be done. If your steak feels like it is tenderer than your hand, keep cooking
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