20 mins
2.5 hours
Serves 6
Ingredients
1.5 kg boned and rolled Scotch Beef silverside
1 tbsp beef dripping or butter
1 tsp salt and some freshly ground black pepper
8-12 small red onions, peeled and slit in a cross at the pointed end (so that they do not burst in the oven)
4 heads garlic, halved horizontally
A few sprigs of thyme
225 g plain flour
Pinch salt
2 medium eggs
300 ml milk mixed with 200 ml water
Beef dripping
For the gravy to add to the pan juices:
100 ml red wine
2tbsp port (or redcurrant jelly)
100 ml water
1 tbsp Dijon or English mustard
Buttered spinach to serve.
Cooking Method