BEEF SHIN IN RICH RED WINE SAUCE WITH SHALLOTS - CUSTOMER RECIPE

Preparation

Slice the shallots. Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 180° Fan, 200°Conv, Gas6. Season the beef in salt and pepper then coat in the flour.
2. 2 Add one knob of butter to a saucepan and sear the beef shin on all sides until well browned.
3. 3 Transfer the browned meat into a casserole dish which is fitted with a lid, spread the dijon mustard over the browned meat.
4. 4 Melt the second knob of butter into the saucepan .
5. 5 Add the shallots and stir over a high heat for 5 minutes.
6. 6 Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
7. 7 Add the red wine and stock.
8. 8 Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
9. 9 Season with more salt and pepper if required, add the sugar.
10. 10 Pour the sauce and shallot mix over the browned meat in the casserole dish, add the thyme sprig.
11. 11 Place the lid on the casserole dish and put in the centre of the oven. Cook for 3 hours until the meat is tender. Check hourly, turn the meat and if required add some extra water.