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Crispy Beef with saffron

The kind of Spanish plate you make on repeat. saffron, a proper crisp, and a finish of fresh herbs.

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Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Crispy Beef with saffron
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the saffron elements, and pat the beef dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the beef. Fry until deeply crisp and golden, then drain on paper and season straight away.

Stir in the sherry vinegar and the rest of the saffron flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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