¾

Tbs

butter

2

kg

sirloin beef roast

4

anchovies; chopped, optional

1

large

onion; minced

2

tsp

salt

1

bay leaf

1/5

Tbs

peppercorns

¾

Tbs

brown sugar

¾

Tbs

malt vinegar

¾

Tbs

whisky

1

cup

water

1

Melt butter in a heavy kettle or deep frying pan. Add beef roast and brown well on all sides.

2

Add anchovies, onion, salt, bay leaf, peppercorns, sugar, vinegar, whisky and water. Cover tightly and cook slowly 2 to 2½ hours or until meat is tender.

3

Serve roast with the pan juice.