Ingredients
2 kg boneless lean braising steak
2 large onions, peeled & cut into slivers
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded & diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
3 cloves of garlic, peeled, left whole
250 ml dry red wine
125 ml Metaxa 3 Stars
250 ml olive oil
Salt and pepper, pinch of thyme
500 ml good beef stock
Lightly season beef with salt, pepper and thyme. Shape into a neat roll and tie up with string. Heat olive oil in big heavy casserole with lid and brown meat on all sides. Remove meat to plate and add vegetables, red wine and stock. Stir thoroughly. Return meat to pot. Cover and simmer over low heat or in a low oven until meat is tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Either put vegetables and sauce through a mouli or whiz in food processor. Return to pan and reheat, adding Metaxa. Simmer to reduce to desired consistency. Remove string, slice beef and serve with sauce.
