* 450 g Beef bones
* 2 Litres water
* Salt
* 900 g - 1.2 kg Beef topside or silverside, tied
* 1 large Leek, cut in half
* 1 large Carrot, scraped and cut in half
* 2 sticks Celery, chopped
* 1 Onion, finely sliced
* 4 sprigs Parsley
* 10 Black peppercorns

===Method===
* Cover the bones in a large pan with the water to which a little Salt has been added.
* Slowly bring to the Boil, skimming the scum from the surface.
* Add the Beef and the rest of the ingredients and slowly bring to the Boil again.
* Reduce the heat so that the liquid is just about Simmering.
* Partially cover and cook for 2½ to 3 hours, until the Beef is very tender.
* Remove the Beef from the pan, allow to rest slightly and when cool enough to handle cut into thick slices and serve on a warm dish.

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