2 apples, peeled, cut into eighths
3 carrots, sliced
3 sticks celery, sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced lengthways
3 medium onions, quartered
1 small sprig rosemary
1 thyme sprig
3 tomatoes, chopped
gnocchi, cooked
8 prunes
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 bay leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
125ml/4fl oz olive oil
1 tsp sugar
50g/1¾oz smoked bacon lardons
1.5–2kg/3lb 5oz-4lb 8oz silverside beef joint
750ml/1¼ pint red wine