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French Beef Pilaf

The kind of French plate you make on repeat. brown butter, a proper braise, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.4 from 1,942 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook90 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
French Beef Pilaf
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter 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. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the shallots and the rest of the brown butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

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

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