1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 heads garlic, peeled, cloves separated
1 onion, chopped
250g/9oz floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper, cut into 2cm/¾in-thick chips
1 fresh rosemary sprig
4 fresh thyme sprigs
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú beef dripping
500g/1lb 2oz beef dripping
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú beef dripping
2 litres/3½ pints beef stock
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp olive oil
250g/9oz unsalted butter
2kg/4lb 8oz oxtail
2kg/4lb 8oz short ribs, cut into 500g/1lb 2oz portions
2 x 550g/1lb 4oz bone-in steaks, such as T-bone or prime rib
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú curd cheese
250ml/9fl oz red wine