Any idea what I need the preheated oven for, which is mentioned in step 1? It is not mentioned anymore later in the recipe. Maybe for the steak (step 3)?
English translation of the recipe (translated by deepl.com):
1
Small preparation
Preheat the oven to 220 °C top/bottom heat
(200 °C fan-assisted).
Heat plenty of water in the kettle.
Divide the cauliflower into florets.
Peel the Jerusalem artichokes and cut into 1 cm cubes.
Pour plenty of hot water* into a large pan with a lid, add salt* and bring to the boil. Add the vegetables and cook for 15-18 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
2
For the dressing
In a large bowl, mix the wild cranberry jam,
1 tbsp [1.5 tbsp | 2 tbsp] olive oil*, 1 tsp [1.5 tsp | 2 tsp] balsamic vinegar*, 1 tbsp [1.5 tbsp | 2 tbsp] water*, salt* and pepper* to make a dressing.
Halve the beetroot, cut into thin slices and add to the dressing.
Finely chop the garlic.
Finely dice the shallot.
In a tall mixing bowl, mix 150 ml [225 ml | 300 ml] water*, chicken stock and cornflour in a tall mixing bowl.
3
For the steak
Salt the beef steaks on both sides*.
Heat 0.5 tbsp [0.75 tbsp | 1 tbsp] olive oil* in a large frying pan. Cook the beef steaks in it for 2-3 min. on each side for rare, 3-4 min. for medium and 4-6 min. for well done.
Wrap the beef steaks in aluminum foil and leave to rest for at least 5 mins.
4
For the mash
Drain the vegetables through a sieve after cooking.
Return the vegetables to the pan with the grated hard cheese, 1 tbsp [1.5 tbsp | 2 tbsp] butter*, salt* and pepper* back into the pan and mash with a potato masher to form a mash.
5
For the sauce
In the large pan from step 3, add another 0.5 tbsp
[0.75 tbsp | 1 tbsp] olive oil* in the large pan.
Sauté the shallot and garlic for 1-2 mins.
Mix the contents of the pan with the prepared sauce and 1 tsp [1.5 tbsp 2 tbsp] balsamic vinegar*.
Season to taste with salt* and pepper*.
Place the salad in the bowl with the beetroot.
Crumble in the shepherd’s cheese with your hands and mix well.
6
Serving
Cut the beef steak into thin slices. Season with salt* and pepper*.
Spread the cauliflower mash on plates, arrange the steak and top with the sauce. Serve the salad next to it.
Enjoy your meal!
by Feisty_Proof6501