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Season the meat generously with salt and pepper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Lard the beef sirloin","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pot, melt the butter and sear the meat on all sides until browned. Remove the meat and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a large pot, melt the butter and sear the meat","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same pot, add the diced carrots, parsley root, and celeriac. Sauté until the vegetables start to caramelize and turn golden brown. Add the chopped onion and sauté for another 5 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the diced carrots, parsley root, and celeriac","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Sprinkle the sugar over the vegetables and let it caramelize slightly. Stir in the mustard and vinegar, then add the allspice and bay leaves.","group":"Cooking","title":"Sprinkle the sugar","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Return the meat to the pot and pour in the beef stock. Cover and braise in an oven preheated to 325°F (163°C) until the meat is completely tender, usually 1.5 to 2 hours.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the meat to the pot","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the meat and spices. Blend the vegetables and liquid into a smooth sauce using an immersion blender. Stir in the heavy cream. If the sauce is too thin, whisk a little flour with cold water and simmer until thickened.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the meat and spices","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Larding the beef is essential to keep the sirloin moist during the long braising process. 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