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		<title>Easy Dinners &#8211; Low-fat chicken strips with sweet chili yoghurt</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Low-fat chicken strips with sweet chili yoghurt Serves 4 Prep time : 8 minutes Cooking time : 15 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 1 cup stale bread crumbs. 1/3 cup instant polenta. 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves. 1 teaspoon garlic salt. 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese. 12 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Low-fat chicken strips with sweet chili yoghurt</strong><br />
Serves 4<br />
Prep time : 8 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 15 minutes<br />
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
1 cup stale bread crumbs.<br />
1/3 cup instant polenta.<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves.<br />
1 teaspoon garlic salt.<br />
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese.<br />
12 chicken tenderloins, trimmed.<br />
2/3 cup Natural Style yoghurt.<br />
Canola oil cooking spray.<br />
Mixed salad, to serve.<br />
<em>Sweet chili yoghurt<br /></em> 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt.<br />
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce.<br />
1 garlic clove, crushed.<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Preheat oven to 200°C.<br />
Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.<br />
To a bowl add bread crumbs, polenta, parsley, garlic salt and parmesan and stir to combine.<br />
Place yoghurt in separate bowl.<br />
Dip chicken in yoghurt, shaking off excess.<br />
Coat chicken in bread crumb mixture and arrange in a single layer on prepared trays.<br />
Spray chicken with oil and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and cooked through.<br />
Combine yoghurt, sweet chili sauce, garlic and coriander in a small bowl and mix well.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Serve chicken with sweet chili yoghurt and a leafy salad.</p>

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		<title>Easy Healthy Meals &#8211; Thai-style Seafood</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Easy Healthy Meals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thai-style SeafoodServes 4 Prep time : 8 minutes Cooking time : 10 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients450 gram packet fresh thick rice noodles. Canola oil cooking spray. 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste. 270ml can coconut cream. 1 tablespoon fish sauce. 2 tablespoons lime juice. 600 grams seafood marinara [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Thai-style Seafood<br /></strong>Serves 4<br />
Prep time : 8 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 10 minutes<br />
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<p><strong>Ingredients<br /></strong>450 gram packet fresh thick rice noodles.<br />
Canola oil cooking spray.<br />
1/4 cup Thai red curry paste.<br />
270ml can coconut cream.<br />
1 tablespoon fish sauce.<br />
2 tablespoons lime juice.<br />
600 grams seafood marinara mix.<br />
1 medium red capsicum, chopped.<br />
4 green onions, cut into 5cm lengths.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Prepare noodles according to packet instructions, then refresh under cold water.<br />
Spray a saucepan with oil and place over medium-high heat.<br />
Add curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring.<br />
Add coconut cream, fish sauce and lime juice and bring to the boil.<br />
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.<br />
Add seafood, capsicum and onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, covered. Seafood should be cooked and tender.<br />
Add the noodles and stir to combine.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Cook until heated through and serve.</p>

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		<title>Sweets and Snacks &#8211; Banana Coconut Loaf</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Banana Coconut Loaf Serves 8 Prep time : 7 minutes Cooking time : 70 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 1 cup desiccated coconut. 1 cup caster sugar. 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted. 1 cup mashed banana. 1 cup coconut milk. 1 egg, lightly beaten. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Banana Coconut Loaf</strong><br />
Serves 8<br />
Prep time : 7 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 70 minutes<br />
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
1 cup desiccated coconut.<br />
1 cup caster sugar.<br />
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted.<br />
1 cup mashed banana.<br />
1 cup coconut milk.<br />
1 egg, lightly beaten.<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Preheat oven to 170 C.<br />
Grease and line a loaf tin, 6cm deep 10.5 x 20.5cm.<br />
To a large bowl, add coconut, sugar and flour.<br />
Add mashed banana, egg, coconut milk and vanilla to a jug, and whisk with a fork to combine.<br />
Pour the banana mixture over the flour, and gently stir through.<br />
Transfer mixture to prepared tin, and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.<br />
Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes in the tin.<br />
Remove from the tin and cool completely on a wire rack.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Serve sliced with butter, jam or cream cheese.</p>

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		<title>Easy Recipes &#8211; Chorizo and Broccoli Risotto</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chorizo and Broccoli Risotto Serves 4 Prep time : 10 minutes Cooking time : 30 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. You will need a non stick pan with a fitted lid for this recipe. This recipe utilises our no fuss method of cooking a perfect risotto. Ingredients 400 grams smoked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Chorizo and Broccoli Risotto</strong><br />
Serves 4<br />
Prep time : 10 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 30 minutes<br />
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<p>You will need a non stick pan with a fitted lid for this recipe. This recipe utilises our no fuss method of cooking a perfect risotto.</p>
<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
400 grams smoked chorizo sausage, quartered lengthways and finely sliced into quarter rounds.<br />
1 cup broccoli florets, washed and cut into small pieces.<br />
1 large red capsicum, diced.<br />
1 onion, peeled and diced.<br />
2 cloves of garlic, crushed.<br />
2 sticks of fresh thyme.<br />
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley.<br />
1/4 cup grated parmesan.<br />
1 cup arborio rice.<br />
3 cups chicken stock.<br />
1 cup dry white wine.<br />
Salt and pepper to season.<br />
Extra parmesan to serve.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Heat a non stick pan over medium heat.<br />
Add chorizo and once fat begins to render, add the thyme and stir while cooking for 5 minutes.<br />
Remove thyme from pan.<br />
Add garlic and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until onion becomes soft.<br />
Add the rice and stir until it starts to become translucent, about 1 minute.<br />
Add the wine and 2 cups of stock, stir in then fit lid to the pan and let simmer gently for 10 minutes.<br />
Remove lid, add half a cup of stock and cook for a further 5 minutes.<br />
Add broccoli and capsicum and stir through.<br />
Taste test for seasoning and adjust to suit.</p>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> <br />
    For the remaining 5 minutes you will need to regularly stir the risotto and add some stock in small amounts if needed to prevent it catching.<br />
    Risotto is cooked when the rice offers only slight resistance as your bite through it.<br />
    Cooked risotto should still be slightly wet in the pan.</p>
<p>Turn off the heat, stir through parmesan and parsley.<br />
<strong><br />
Serving</strong><br />
Mound into bowls, top with some extra parmesan and serve hot.<br />
Serve with some crusty toasted bread, you&#8217;ll need something to mop up the last juices from your bowl.</p>

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		<title>Veggie Delights &#8211; Spinach and Tomato Salad with Cumin Dressing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spinach and Tomato Salad with Cumin Dressing Serves 4 Prep time : 10 minutes Cooking time : 1 minute For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 70mL light olive oil 4 cups [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Spinach and Tomato Salad with Cumin Dressing</strong><br />
Serves 4<br />
Prep time : 10 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 1 minute<br />
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
1 teaspoon cumin seeds<br />
1 clove of garlic, crushed<br />
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger<br />
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
70mL light olive oil<br />
4 cups of baby spinach leaves<br />
1 red onion, thinly sliced<br />
2 roma tomatoes, deseeded and thinly sliced<br />
30 grams peanuts<br />
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves<br />
1/4 cup mint leaves</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Heat a non stick pan over medium heat.<br />
Add cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant, set aside to cool.<br />
Toss peanuts in pan until they begin to colour, set aside to cool.<br />
In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind cumin seeds.<br />
In a small jug combine the garlic, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil and ground seeds, whisk to emulsify.<br />
Toss remaining ingredients together in the serving bowl, drizzle over the dressing then toss to coat.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Best made just before serving, a gutsy salad that goes well with any grilled meat.</p>

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		<title>Easy Recipes &#8211; Warm Bacon, Mushroom and Potato Salad</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Warm Bacon, Mushroom and Potato Salad Serves 4 Prep time : 10 minutes Cooking time : 15 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 750g chat potatoes, washed and halved. 1 eschalot, finely chopped. 1 garlic clove crushed . 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar. 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Warm Bacon, Mushroom and Potato Salad</strong><br />
Serves 4<br />
Prep time : 10 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 15 minutes<br />
For conversions, <a title="conversions guide" href="http://www.craftymeals.com/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=2&amp;chapter=0" target="_blank">click here</a> to use our handy guide.</p>
<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
750g chat potatoes, washed and halved.<br />
1 eschalot, finely chopped.<br />
1 garlic clove crushed .<br />
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar.<br />
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. <br />
4 short cut rashers, rind removed and roughly chopped.<br />
12 button mushrooms, halved.<br />
120 grams baby spinach leaves.<br />
1 tablespoon chopped chives.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Add the potatoes to a large saucepan of boiling salted water.<br />
Cook until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain well.<br />
In a jug, combine the eschalot, garlic, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of oil and whisk to combine to form the dressing.<br />
Add the warm potatoes to a large bowl, pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Set aside.<br />
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.<br />
Add the bacon and dry-fry for 2 minutes or until crisp.<br />
Drain on absorbent paper.<br />
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil to the pan.<br />
Add mushrooms and cook the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Toss to combine, season to taste then serve warm.</p>

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		<title>Tasty Snacks &#8211; Banana Coconut Loaf</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Banana Coconut Loaf Serves 8 Prep time : 7  minutes Cooking time : 70 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 1 cup desiccated coconut. 1 cup caster sugar. 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted. 1 cup mashed banana. 1 cup coconut milk. 1 egg, lightly beaten. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Banana Coconut Loaf</strong><br />
Serves 8<br />
Prep time : 7  minutes<br />
Cooking time : 70 minutes<br />
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
1 cup desiccated coconut.<br />
1 cup caster sugar.<br />
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted.<br />
1 cup mashed banana.<br />
1 cup coconut milk.<br />
1 egg, lightly beaten.<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Preheat oven to 170 C.<br />
Grease and line a loaf tin, 6cm deep 10.5 x 20.5cm.<br />
To a large bowl, add coconut, sugar and flour.<br />
Add mashed banana, egg, coconut milk and vanilla to a jug, and whisk with a fork to combine.<br />
Por the banana mixture over the flour, and gently stir through.<br />
Transfer mixture to prepared tin, and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.<br />
Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes in the tin.<br />
Remove from the tin and cool completely on a wire rack.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Serve sliced with butter, jam or cream cheese.</p>

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		<title>Easy Recipes &#8211; Fettuccini with Olive Sauce</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fettuccini with Olive Sauce Serves 4 Prep time : 30 minutes Cooking time : 10 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 400 grams Fettuccini. 400 gram jar Olive sauce. 20 cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. 100 grams red capsicum, cut into strips. 100 grams yellow capsicum, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fettuccini with Olive Sauce<br />
</strong>Serves 4<br />
Prep time : 30 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 10 minutes<br />
For conversions, <a title="conversions guide" href="http://www.craftymeals.com/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=2&amp;chapter=0" target="_blank">click here</a> to use our handy guide.</p>
<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
400 grams Fettuccini.<br />
400 gram jar Olive sauce.<br />
20 cherry tomatoes, halved.<br />
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.<br />
100 grams red capsicum, cut into strips.<br />
100 grams yellow capsicum, cut into strips.<br />
4 anchovy fillets, torn into pieces.<br />
Salt, sugar and thyme to taste.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Preheat oven to 100 C.<br />
Line a tray with baking paper and arrange the cherry tomatoes, cut side up on the tray.<br />
Sprinkle with salt, sugar and thyme, and bake for 30 minutes.<br />
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, following packet directions.<br />
Drain, and return to the pan.<br />
Place a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.<br />
Once to temperature, add the capsicum strips and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.<br />
Add the olive sauce and anchovy pieces, and cook stirring for 1 minute.<br />
Add the pasta and cook until heated through.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with caramelised cherry tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.</p>

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		<title>Veggie Delights &#8211; Ricotta and Herb Tart</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ricotta and Herb Tart Serves 8 Prep time : 10 minutes Cooking time : 40 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 2 cups plain flour, sifted. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Pinch salt. 100 grams butter, chilled, chopped. 5 eggs. 650 grams ricotta cheese. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated. 1/4 cup [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ricotta and Herb Tart</strong><br />
Serves 8<br />
Prep time : 10 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 40 minutes<br />
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
2 cups plain flour, sifted.<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder.<br />
Pinch salt.<br />
100 grams butter, chilled, chopped.<br />
5 eggs.<br />
650 grams ricotta cheese.<br />
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated.<br />
1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped.<br />
4 slices prosciutto, chopped.<br />
2 teaspoons rosemary leaves, chopped.<br />
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Preheat oven to 200 C.<br />
Place a baking tray on the lowest shelf in the oven.<br />
To the bowl of a food processor, add the flour, baking powder, salt and butter.<br />
Process until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.<br />
Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon cold water and process until the pastry comes together.<br />
Transfer to a floured board, and knead gently until smooth.<br />
Shape into a 10cm disc, and wrap in plastic wrap.  Chill for 15 minutes.<br />
To a bowl add ricotta, parmesan, olives, proscuitto, rosemary, parsley, 3 eggs and salt and pepper.  Stir until well combined.<br />
Reserve one third of the pastry, and roll outthe remainder into a 32cm round.<br />
Line the base and sides of a flan dish/tart pan 21cm in diameter with the rolled out pastry.<br />
Spoon the ricotta filling into the pastry case.<br />
Crack remaining egg into a small jug and lightly whisk.<br />
Brush the edge of the pastry with egg.<br />
Roll out reserved portion of pastry and place over filling.<br />
Trim the edge, and pierce a cross in the top.<br />
Brush with egg.<br />
Place onto preheated tray and bake for 40 minutes, until golden.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Allow to stand for 5 minutes before slicing.<br />
Serve with a leafy green salad.</p>

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		<title>Easy Recipes &#8211; Slow Cooked Beef in Red Wine &amp; Peppercorn Sauce</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Slow-cooked beef with red wine &#38; peppercorn sauce Serves 8 Prep time : 15 minutes Cooking time : 120 minutes For conversions, click here to use our handy guide. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1.2kg-piece beef bolar blade. 2 large brown onions, halved, cut into thin wedges. 1 1/2 cups red wine. 1 cup beef [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Slow-cooked beef with red wine &amp; peppercorn sauce</strong><br />
Serves 8<br />
Prep time : 15 minutes<br />
Cooking time : 120 minutes<br />
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<p><strong>Ingredients<br />
</strong>1 tablespoon olive oil.<br />
1.2kg-piece beef bolar blade.<br />
2 large brown onions, halved, cut into thin wedges.<br />
1 1/2 cups red wine.<br />
1 cup beef stock.<br />
1 x 30 gram can green peppercorns, drained.<br />
4 large fresh thyme sprigs.<br />
3 fresh or dried bay leaves.<br />
Mashed potato, to serve.<br />
Steamed green beans, to serve.</p>
<p><strong>Method</strong><br />
Place a stockpot over medium-high heat and add half of the oil.<br />
Add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate.<br />
Heat the remaining oil in the pan over medium-high heat and add the onion.<br />
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until tender.<br />
Return the beef to the pan, and add the red wine, stock, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves.<br />
Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low.<br />
Cover and allow to simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.<br />
Transfer beef to a plate.<br />
Cover loosley with foil to keep warm.<br />
Increase heat to high. <br />
Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until the sauce reduces by half.</p>
<p><strong>Serving</strong><br />
Thickly slice the beef across the grain.<br />
Divide mash among serving plates.<br />
Top with beef and sauce.<br />
Serve with beans.</p>

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