Binary's Version of Gourmet Traveller Beef a La Mode | Community Recipes | Nigella's Recipes | Nigel

Ingredients

• 2 kilograms beef (cut in 4cm cubes)
• 150 grams flour (for dusting)
• 1 teaspoon red peppercorns (crushed)
• 2 teaspoons Maldon salt
• 60 grams vegetable shortening (such as Trex)
• 12 baby carrots
• 1 small celeriac (sliced thinly)
• 1 celery heart (diced)
• 12 shallots (halved)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 350 millilitres sweet red wine
• 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf (fresh)