Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1kg/2lb 3oz braising steak, cut into 5cm/2in pieces

• 55g/2oz unsalted butter

• 150g/5½ oz smoked streaky bacon, cut into 1cm/¼in dice

• 2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 sprig thyme

• 1 bay leaf

• 650ml/23fl oz Irish stout, such as Guinness

• 80g/3oz stoneless prunes cut in half

• 80g/3oz pickled walnuts, sliced

• 4 tsp balsamic vinegar

• 4 tsp soft dark brown sugar

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard

• 500ml/10½fl oz beef stock

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the suet dumplings

• 235g/8oz plain flour

• 120g/4oz shredded suet

• 80g/3oz fine white breadcrumbs

• 2 tsp parsley, chopped

• 2 tsp chives, chopped

• salt and freshly ground white pepper

• 500ml/17fl oz beef stock

For the Mashed potato

• 1kg/2¼lb floury potatoes, peeled, washed and cut into 2.5cm/1in chunks

• salt and ground white pepper

• 85g/3oz unsalted butter

• 225ml/8fl oz semi-skimmed milk, warmed

Description

Recipe Uses 2 Tbsp Plain Flour, Seasoned With Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, 1kg/2lb 3oz Braising Steak, Cut Into 5cm/2in Pieces, 55g/2oz...

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