Tasty Braised Steak Recipe

• 700 grams / 1½ lb of blade or other braising steak
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1 teaspoon of mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon of worcester sauce
• 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce (ketchup)
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of beef stock
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of white sugar
• a pinch of baking soda

Trim and cut the steak into six portions and place in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Whisk all the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steak. Bake covered for 3 hours at 180°C, 350°F or gas mark 4.

This recipe canalso be made in a pressure cooker. Halve the amount of water and beef stock used and pressure cook for 30 minutes.

(Serves 6)