You deserve this high-end stew, tender steak in a rich, herby caramelised onion gravy, topped off with melting cheesy croutons making the best pie crust ever. Can there be a better dinner party or weekend dish? I think not! This is a great dinner party or treat weekend meal.
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Ingredients below:
900g braising / stewing steak
2-3 tbsp olive oil
450ml beef stock
4 large onions
50g unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp chopped thyme, plus extra to garnish
2 tbsp plain flour
300ml white wine
2 bay leaves
FOR THE TOPPING
White baguette (or 2 small ones)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp full fat crème fraîche
175g Gruyère cheese, grated (Chedder works too)
To serve
Mashed potato
Greens Vegetables
