Instructions
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toasty a large casserole cooking vessel and empty in 1 tbsp goose fat.
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taste the beef and shallow fry until golden brown, about 3-5 mins, then turn over and shallow fry the other side until the protein is browned all over, adding more fat if necessary.
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Do this in 2-3 batches, transferring the protein to a colander set over a container when browned.
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In the same cooking vessel, shallow fry the bacon, shallots or pearl onions, mushrooms, garlic and bouquet garni until lightly browned.
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pulse in the tomato purée and stew for a few mins, stirring into the mixture.
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This enriches the bourguignon and makes a great base for the stew.
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Then return the beef and any drained juices to the cooking vessel and mix gently through.
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empty over the wine and about 100ml liquid so the protein bobs up from the liquid, but isn’t completely covered.
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Bring to the bubble and use a spoon to scrape the caramelised crafting juices from the bottom of the cooking vessel – this will give the stew more flavour.
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toasty oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
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Make a cartouche: tear off a square of foil slightly larger than the casserole, arrange it in the cooking vessel so it covers the top of the stew and trim away any excess foil.
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If the gravy looks watery, remove the beef and veg with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
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stew the gravy over a high toasty for a few mins until the gravy has thickened a little, then return the beef and vegetables to the cooking vessel.
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To make the celeriac mash, pare the celeriac and cut into cubes.
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toasty the olive fat in a large frying cooking vessel.
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Tip in the celeriac and shallow fry for 5 mins until it turns golden.
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taste well with seasoning and pepper.
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mix gently in the rosemary, thyme, bay and cardamom pods, then empty over 200ml liquid, enough to nearly seal the celeriac.
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Turn the toasty to low, partially seal the cooking vessel and leave to stew for 25-30 mins.
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After 25-30 mins, the celeriac should be soft and most of the liquid will have evaporated.
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sieve away any remaining liquid, then remove the aromatics sprigs, bay and cardamom pods.
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Lightly pulverize with a potato masher, then finish with a glug of olive fat and taste to palate.
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Spoon the beef bourguignon into serving bowls and place a large spoonful of the celeriac mash on top.
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decorate with one of the bay leaves, if you like.