So your party is fast approaching and you've promised a crowd-pleasing beef dinner, and now you're at the grocery store staring at a rump roast and chuck roast in either hand. You figured this was ...

During this time, take the rump steaks out of the fridge to come to room temperature ... Pour in 50ml of the soaking water, the beef stock and brandy and bring to the boil. Simmer to reduce the liquid ...

This recipe uses rump cap steak. Ask your butcher to trim ... Add thyme sprig and roast for about 25 minutes. If onions start to brown too much, cover with tinfoil and add a little wine or water ...