Step 1 Braised beef Place the beef in a deep tray with the vegetables, herbs and wine, ensuring the meat is completely submerged. Chill for 24 hours. Step 2 For the red wine sauce, put the red wine and port in a pan and simmer until reduced by half. Add the chicken stock and bring…

Step 1 To make the marinade, place the olive oil, thyme, orange rind and garlic in a large zip-lock bag and add the ribs. Then rub this marinade mixture into the ribs. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. Allow to come back up to room temperature before cooking. Step 2 Preheat…

Step 1 Heat the oil in a 23cm pan with a lid and sauté the onion, carrot and celery for a couple of minutes until just beginning to soften. Stir in the rosemary with the beef cubes and sauté until golden on all sides. Step 2 Add the Marmite, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and flour and…

Step 1 Heat half of the butter and half of the oil in a large frying pan. Add the shallots and fry until they are just beginning to brown, then tip in the pancetta and fry until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Place the pieces of beef in…

Step 1 Season flour with a little salt and pepper and toss the beef in. Shake off any excess flour. Step 2 Heat oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the diced beef and sear all until nice golden brown colour. It’s important to do this in stages so as not to overcrowd…

Step 1 Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Heat half of the oil and butter in a heavy-based casserole with a lid over a high heat. When the butter is foaming, tip in about a quarter of the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes. This should then be stirred regularly with a wooden spoon…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas mark 3. Heat a heavy-based casserole dish with a lid on the hob. Add one tablespoon of the oil and as soon as it starts smoking, tip in the beef. Quickly brown on all sides, then transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside. Step…

Step 1 To begin, make the pie crust. Mix the salt and flour together and then sift into a bowl. Add the fats and cut them into the flour to break them down a little, then use your fingertips to crumb the flour and fats together, making sure your hands aren’t too warm. Get as…

Step 1 Season the beef cheeks with salt and black pepper, cover and store in the fridge for 24 hours. Step 2 Place a heavy frying pan on a high heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the beef cheeks. Sear on all sides, then place in a casserole dish. Step 3 In the same…