300²µ/10½´Ç³ú butternut squash (about half a squash)
3 carrots, 1 finely chopped, rest cut into chunks
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme (depending on preference)
1 parsnip, cut into chunks
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 litre/1¾ pints beef stock, made from 2 low-sodium cubes
pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
spray oil, for frying
1 tsp olive oil
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú self-raising flour
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
600g/1lb 5oz lean braising steak, all visible fat removed