67Cooking GuideMain Fare MeatsBeef Roll with Spinach andSpring Onion StuffingServes: 4 to 6Ingredients:2 thick skirt steaks(approx. 500 g each), poundedStuffing:1 tablespoon butter1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 bunch spinach,washed and roughly chopped4 spring onions, finely sliced1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbssalt and pepper1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon slivered almondsSauce:1 can (410 g) tomato puree1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 cup dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried basilpinch of pepperMethod:Using a sharp knife, score the smooth side of thesteaks to form a diamond pattern. Place steaksscored side down. Set aside. Place butter and garlicinto a 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on HIGH for 30 to40 seconds. Add spinach and spring onions andcook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes. Allow to coolslightly. Add breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, egg andalmonds to mixture. Mix until well combined. Placestuffing onto steaks and roll up lengthwise to formtwo long rolls. Secure rolls with string. Place beefrolls on a rack in a 3-litre casserole dish. Cook onMED HIGH for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfwaythrough cooking. Allow to stand before carving intoslices.Sauce:Place all ingredients into a 1-litre pyrex jug and mixwell. Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes, or until thesauce is a thick pouring consistency. Pour over beefand serve.Beef BourguignonneServes: 4Ingredients:750 g topside beef1/2 cup red wine1 clove garlic, crushed1 bay leaf125 g streaky bacon, rind removedand bacon chopped12 button onions, peeled1 tablespoon flour3/4 cup beef stocksaltfreshly ground black pepper2 to 3 brandy (optional)tablespoons125 g button mushrooms,cleaned and trimmedMethod:Trim the meat and cut into 2.5 cm cubes. Place in alarge casserole dish with the wine, garlic and bayleaf. Cover and leave several hours or overnight in arefrigerator. Place bacon in a shallow dish, coverwith paper towel and cook on HIGH for 2 to3 minutes. Mix in the flour then gradually add thestock. Combine all remaining ingredients exceptbrandy and mushrooms.To Cook by Combination:Prepare as above, cook on Combination 1 for50 minutes. Add the brandy and mushrooms andreturn casserole to oven uncovered for a further10 minutes.To Cook by Auto Menu:Prepare as above and cover. Select ,then press .StartCasseroleBeef Roll with Spinach and Spring Onion StuffingAMC