Rich Beef And Mushroom Stew
This hearty beef stew is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal at home. Tender pieces of beef are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and braised with a rich red wine sauce, aromatic vegetables, and earthy mushrooms. The stew simmers slowly on the stove or in the oven, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve this delicious stew with creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying and warming meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2kg/4lb 8oz shin of beef
- 50g/1¾oz plain flour
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 10 small shallots
- 6 sticks celery
- 8 carrots
- 25g/1oz dried wild porcini mushrooms
- 600ml/1 pint red wine
- 300ml/½ pint beef stock
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 500g/1lb 2oz button mushrooms
- 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly
- mash, to serve
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 2.5cm/1in chunks and trim off any excess fat. Place the flour on a plate or in a plastic bag with plenty of salt and black pepper and toss the meat in it until well coated.
- Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole and add the beef. Fry until browned on all sides - you may need to do this in batches, as you donât want to over-crowd the pan. It is important to brown the beef and not stew it.
- Remove the meat from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the shallots, celery and carrots to the pan and fry for five minutes, or until softened a little.
- Meanwhile, soak the mushrooms in a bowl in 300ml/½ pint boiling water until softened. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid and chop the mushrooms into smaller pieces.
- Return the meat to the pan and add the red wine or stout. Bring to the boil for 4-5 minutes, or until the volume of liquid has reduced by about a third. Add the stock,soaked mushrooms and their soaking liquid and the thyme.
- Bring to the boil and then cover and simmer on a low heat for about 2½ hours, or until tender. If you prefer you can cook it in a preheated oven at 150C/300F/Gas 3 (130 fan) for the same time.
- Add the button mushrooms and the redcurrant jelly and cook for a further 30 minutes. Serve with mash.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 10
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