A really easy winter-warming dish that is rich, succulent and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- * 500g shin of beef
- * 1 tbsp ghee or butter
- * 100ml red wine
- * 1/2 tsp broth granule
- * 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- * 1/2 tsp fine himalayan pink salt
Instructions:
- heat up the ghee or butter and sear the meat on both sides.
- add everything else, bring to the boil, stir, then cover with lid and turn the heat down to minimum.
- let the beef simmer for 45 minutes, turn over and simmer for another 30 minutes.
- turn the beef over one more time, adding a little more water if the sauce seems a bit dry, and simmer for 15 more minutes.
- in a shallow pan, melt the ghee or butter then add sprouts, 100ml water and all other ingredients except the cream.
- cover with lid and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- stir and break up the sprouts, add 100ml water and simmer for another 20 minutes.
- uncover, stir, taste test and simmer a little longer if too watery, then stir in the cream.
- serve alongside the braised beef, garnished with crumbed, crispy bacon or pancetta.