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Slow-Cooked Beef Shin Stew
slow-cooked for tenderness and packed with rich, comforting flavor. Perfect for a family meal or Sunday lunch.
Slow-Cooked Beef Shin Stew
slow-cooked for tenderness and packed with rich, comforting flavor. Perfect for a family meal or Sunday lunch.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven (with lid)
- wooden spoon
- Sharp knife and chopping board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ladle for serving
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef shin (bone-in for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 arge onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 2 cups beef stock (or water with 2 beef stock cubes)
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more stock)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the MeatHeat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.Season beef shin pieces generously with salt and pepper.Brown the beef in batches until all sides are golden. Remove and set aside.
- Build the BaseIn the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and flour (if using) — cook for 1 minute to remove raw flavors.
- Simmer SlowlyPour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.Add beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, and the browned beef shin back into the pot.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 2½–3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.(Alternatively, you can cook it in the oven at 160°C for the same amount of time.)
- Add PotatoesAdd potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking.Continue simmering until the potatoes are soft and the sauce has thickened.
- Finish and ServeTaste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.Remove bay leaf, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
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