Beef Olives Recipe

Name: Beef Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 grams beef topside; 1 cup onions medium; 440 grams whole peeled tomatoes; 1 cup red wine; 1 cup brandy; 1 tablespoon flour plain; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 300 grams sausage mince; 1 tablespoon parsley chopped; 2 garlic clvs, crushed; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

800 grams beef topside
1 cup onions medium
440 grams whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup red wine
1 cup brandy
1 tablespoon flour plain
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
300 grams sausage mince
1 tablespoon parsley chopped
2 garlic clvs, crushed
salt
pepper

1
Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well.
2
Cut beef into 4 equal sized steaks. Lay out the beef, flatten slightly with a meat hammer, season and divide the stuffing evenly between the beef. Roll up to completely enclose the stuffing and tie or secure with toothpicks.
3
Heat the oil in a pan and brown the beef in the oil. Transfer to casserole dish.
4
Finely slice onions. Add onions to pan and cook 2 minutes until soft, stir in the flour and cook a further minute on low. Add the tomatoes + juice, red wine and brandy and stir until smooth and sauce boils. Pour over the beef, cover, and cook at 190C/380F for about 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender.
5
Sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 800 grams beef topside, 1 cup onions medium, 440 grams whole peeled tomatoes, 1 cup red wine, and more.

Yes, Beef Olives falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Olives

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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