Instructions
Master Method
1
Bring the beef to room temperature (15-20 min).
2
Heat your pan to ripping hot before the beef goes in.
3
Add oil, let it shimmer, then add beef in a single layer — don't crowd the pan.
4
Brown in batches; don't stir for 2-3 minutes.
5
Cook to a safe internal temperature.
6
Drain excess fat (partially).
7
Add aromatics and build flavour.
8
Add liquid, simmer, and reduce.
9
Cool completely before freezing.
