Shin of beef and oxtail stew
Oxtail makes an extraordinary rich winter stew and combines beautifully with herbs, tender beef and mushrooms - serve with creamy mash
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
20
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
140
MINUTES
Ingredients
2 whole oxtails
450g shin of beef or stewing beef, cut into 4cm (1½ inch) cubes
110g streaky bacon
30g beef dripping or 2 tablespoons olive oil
225g onion, finely chopped Â
225g carrots, cut into 2cm (Âľ inch) cubes
55g celery, choppedÂ
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 bay leaf
1 sprig of thyme and parsley stalks
saltÂ
pepper
150ml red wine
450ml homemade beef stock or 600ml all beef stock
170g mushrooms, sliced
15g roux
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
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