Barman`s Steak

(SERVES 4)

• 750 g/ ½ 1b lean braising steak, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 150 ml/ ¼ pt/ 2/3 cup brown ale
• 10 ml/2 tsp English made mustard
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt an freshly ground black pepper
• 12 g/ ½ oz/1 tbsp low-fat spread
• 10 ml/2 tsp plain (all-purpose) flour
• 15 ml/1 tbsp water
• Parsley sprigs

To serve:

• Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
• Baked Spiced Carrots
• Peas

Place the meat in a shallow oven-proof dish. Cover with the onion rings. Mix together the ale and mustard and spoon over. Add the bay leaf and some salt and pepper. Leave to marinate for at least 4 hours or preferably chill overnight, turning occasionally. Dot with the low-fat spread. Cover with foil or a lid and cook in a preheated oven at 180degree C/350degree f/gas mark 4 for 1 hour or until tender. Lift out the meat and transfer to warmed serving plates. Keep warm. Blend the flour with the water in a small saucepan. Strain in the cooking liquid. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Taste and re-season if necessary. Spoon over the steaks, garnish with parsley sprigs and serve hot with Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, Baked Spiced Carrots and peas.