"Good sized pieces of beef well coated with the mushrooms, herbs and sauce. The meat was tender and beautifully succulent with earthy flavours and the brandy came through well. The dish has a great 'home-made' feel to it."
Great Taste Awards Judge
Slow-cooked Rump Beef with Brandy
Prime rump beef cooked slowly with chestnut mushrooms and a rich, brandy sauce.
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Tell Me More
- This has been on the COOK menu for a while. Originally it was called Beef Diane but fashions change, so the name did, too. Whatever you call it, this is a really luxurious dish
- The brandy is added into the sauce at the last minute so you can really taste it
- The beef is really slow-cooked: braised for up to four hours until it’s deliciously tender
Try it with:
- Beef and potatoes are a great combination, so Creamy Mash or roast potatoes are both good options, with some green veg on the side like our Peas & Leeks
- Keep it simple and serve with rice
- A more unusual, but extremely tasty, option is to stir it through tagliatelle or pappardelle to create a rich, smooth pasta dish
How We Make It At Our Kitchen
- We braise prime beef for up to four hours, then added to some roasted chestnut mushrooms
- For the sauce, onions, garlic, white wine and stock are added to a roux. Then it’s finished with double cream and parsley
- In goes the brandy, right at the end - this ensures the flavours don’t evaporate
Feeding a Crowd Tips
This dish is perfect for entertaining large groups of friends and family.
To serve 20: defrost 5 x 4 portions in the refrigerator overnight, decanter into a large heavy based pan and cook on the hob for around 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ensure it is piping hot before serving.
Nutrition
serves 1
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per Portion |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 589 | 1,590 |
| Energy (cal) | 141 | 381 |
| Protein (g) | 15.9 | 42.9 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.3 | 8.9 |
| of which: sugars (g) | 1.8 | 4.9 |
| Fat (g) | 7 | 18.9 |
| of which are saturates (g) | 3.1 | 8.4 |
| Fibre (g) | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Sodium (g) | 0.3 | 0.82 |
| Salt (g) | 0.75 | 2.05 |
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 3 January 2024 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
serves 2
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per Portion |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 589 | 1,590 |
| Energy (cal) | 141 | 381 |
| Protein (g) | 15.9 | 42.9 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.3 | 8.9 |
| of which: sugars (g) | 1.8 | 4.9 |
| Fat (g) | 7 | 18.9 |
| of which are saturates (g) | 3.1 | 8.3 |
| Fibre (g) | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Sodium (g) | 0.31 | 0.82 |
| Salt (g) | 0.775 | 2.05 |
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 3 January 2024 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
Ingredients
AT COOK WE USE THE SAME INGREDIENTS YOU WOULD USE AT HOME.
We never put additives or preservatives into our food. We do occasionally use kitchen cupboard ingredients that include some additives in their sub-ingredients (for example Worcestershire Sauce used in our Spaghetti Bolognese, which contains Tamarind Extract).
Rump Beef (39%), Chestnut Mushrooms (13%), White Wine (Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), Onions, Single Cream [Milk], Skimmed Milk, Brandy (5%), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Roast Chicken Stock (Maltodextrin, Salt, Natural Flavouring, Chicken Fat, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Onion Powder), Wheat Flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1), Beef Glace (Beef Stock (Beef Bones, Water, Salt), Natural Flavouring, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt), Water, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin), Mushroom Stock (Rehydrated Mushroom (Mushroom Concentrate, Water, Mushroom Powder), Salt, Cornflour), Garlic, Parsley, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt), Tomato Puree, Thyme.
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 3 January 2024 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
Cooking/Serving Instructions
These cooking instructions are only a guide. Your appliance may have a personality of its own (or a different power rating). Please adjust accordingly.
serves 1
Oven:
Oven Settings
Microwave:
Defrost Instructions:
Should this product defrost, keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours. Follow the oven guidelines but cook for 20-25 mins.
Extra Warnings:
Steam may be released when removing film lid.
serves 2
Oven:
Oven Settings
Microwave:
Defrost Instructions:
Should this product defrost, keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours. Follow the oven guidelines but cook for 25-30 mins.
Extra Warnings:
Steam may be released when removing film lid.
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 3 January 2024 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
Allergens
Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites
This product has been made in a kitchen that uses nut ingredients
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 3 January 2024 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
"Good sized pieces of beef well coated with the mushrooms, herbs and sauce. The meat was tender and beautifully succulent with earthy flavours and the brandy came through well. The dish has a great 'home-made' feel to it."
Great Taste Awards Judge
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