1 small bulb garlic
650g/1lb 7oz potatoes, preferably Maris Piper
crisp mixed salad, to serve
2 shallots (or 1 long banana shallot), finely sliced
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves (optional)
1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
200ml/7fl oz beef stock (fresh or made with â…“ beef stock cube)
flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp whole black peppercorns
½ tsp flaked sea salt
2 tsp sunflower oil
1 tsp sunflower oil
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú butter
25g/1oz butter
3 tbsp double cream
2 x 175g/6oz fillet, sirloin or rump steaks
3 tbsp brandy