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Glazed Beef with brown butter and sage

Weeknight-friendly Beef Fritters with the brown butter and sage we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.8 from 778 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Glazed Beef with brown butter and sage
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter and sage 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. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

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

Add the peas 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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