Tray Baked Braising Steak with Orange and Juniper
Ingredients
- 350g lean braising or stewing steak cut in half
- ¼ teaspoon juniper berries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 6 shallots, peeled and left whole
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled and lightly crushed
- Peel of ½ orange use a vegetable peeler
- 2 bay leaves
- 225g small potatoes, quartered
- 200ml Port, good hot beef stock or red wine
To garnish
- 1-2 tablespoons double cream or crème fraîche, optional
- 1-2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Method
On a small plate mix together the seasoning and juniper berries. Coat the steaks on both sides in the mixture.
Preheat the oven to 170°C, 150°C, Gas Mark 3.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and cook the steaks with the shallots for 3-4 minutes until lightly brown. Transfer to a shallow baking or roasting tray.
Add the remaining ingredients to the tray. Cover with foil and cook for 1½-2 hours.
After 1 hour turn the steaks over, recover and return to the oven.
Garnish with the cream (if used) and garnish with the parsley. Serve with seasonal green vegetables.
Juniper berries can be found in the spice section of supermarket aisles.
