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- 350 g
(12oz) rump steak, cut into thick strips
Ground black pepper
- 15 ml
(1 level tbsp) mustard seeds, roughly ground
- 125 g
(4oz) unsalted butter
- 225 g
(8oz) shiitake mushrooms, quartered if large
- 60 ml
(4tbsp) brandy
- 200 ml
carton crème fraîche
- 5 ml
(1tsp) anchovy essence
- 30 ml
(2 level tbsp) wholegrain mustard
- 30 ml
(2 level tbsp) chopped fresh tarragon
Roughly chopped chives to garnish
- Step 1
Toss the steak strips in ground black pepper and mustard seeds. Heat 75g (3oz) butter in a heavy-based frying pan until hot and sizzling, then cook the strips in three batches, each for 1-2min. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Step 2
Heat the remaining butter and cook the mushrooms for 2-3min. Add the brandy and bubble for 1min, then add the crème fraîche and bubble until syrupy. Stir in the anchovy essence, wholegrain mustard and tarragon. Season with black pepper.
- Step 3
Return the beef to the sauce and bring to the boil. Serve, garnished with chives.
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