Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole and fry the meat on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and remove the meat from pan with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Add the…

Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole dish and fry the meat on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon. Step 2…

Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole dish and fry the meat on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and remove the meat from pan with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Heat…

Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat the casserole dish and fry the pancetta for 5 min. Remove it from the pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Step 2 Fry the beef on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to…

Step 1 For the onion purée, peel and slice the onions, then add to a pan with the butter and thyme. Slowly caramelise for approximately 4 hours on a very low heat.  When the onions are caramelised stir in the double cream and bring to boil.  Remove the pan from the heat, take out the…

Step 1 To cook the dried beans, first soak them in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain and place in a saucepan filled with fresh water. Place on a high heat and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for ¾-1 hour or until tender. Remove from the heat, drain in a…

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 Add a drizzle of oil to a large pan and place over a high heat. Sear the beef shin on all sides until caramelised. Remove and set aside, then add the chopped vegetables to the pan and allow to caramelise in the residual fat Step 2 Remove the vegetables from the pan and…

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…