Braised beef shin with swede and parsnips
Beef shin cooked slowly with sweet root vegetables until the meat melts into a thick, glossy gravy.
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.69 a head
- Oven150°C (130°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Toss the beef in the cornflour with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat half the oil in a casserole dish. Brown the beef in two batches for about 5 minutes each until deep brown. Lift out.
10 min - 3
Add the remaining oil and the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 3 minutes.
8 min - 4
Return the beef with the stock, bay leaves and thyme. Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours.
120 min - 5
Add the carrots, swede and parsnips, stir, cover again and cook for a further 45 minutes, until the beef is very tender and the sauce is thick.
45 min - 6
Remove the bay leaves and taste for seasoning. Serve with mash or crusty gluten free bread.
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