Braised Shin Of Beef & Creamed Mash Recipe

Name: Braised Shin Of Beef & Creamed Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800g Scottish beef shin; 3 onions, roughly chopped; 1 stick of celery, whole; 2 carrots, halved; 300ml red wine; 175ml beef stock; 1 bouquet garni; 1 clove of garlic; 1 tin of tomatoes, crushed; Some flour for dusting; Oil; Butter; 1 teaspoon of sugar; Salt and pepper; Mash Potato; 500g potatoes; Cream; Butter

Servings: persons

800g Scottish beef shin
3 onions, roughly chopped
1 stick of celery, whole
2 carrots, halved
300ml red wine
175ml beef stock
1 bouquet garni
1 clove of garlic
1 tin of tomatoes, crushed
Some flour for dusting
Oil
Butter
1 teaspoon of sugar
Salt and pepper
Mash Potato
500g potatoes
Cream
Butter

1
Source a piece of beef shin and leave whole, remove the sinew. Dust the beef in some seasoned flour and shake off the excess. Heat some oil and butter in large heavy bottomed saucepan, once hot add the beef and cook it until a nut brown colour. Remove the beef from the pan and place to one side.
2
Pour the wine into the same pan you have cooked the beef in and allow it to cook for a couple of minutes to burn off the alcohol. Add the vegetables, stock, tomatoes and sugar, return the meat to the pan and cover. Allow the meat to cook very gently for a minimum of 3 hours. This can either be cooked on the top of the stove or in a very low temperature oven; the key to this is the slower the better.
3
When cooking is complete, (the meat should be really tender), gently lift the meat out of the pan and place to one side.
4
Pass the sauce or meat juice through a fine sieve. Pour the sauce back into the pan and reduce the heat slightly.
5
Taste and season if necessary.
6
To serve mash
7
Boil potatoes until soft, sieve, add butter a little cream and mash until smooth. Season to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 800g Scottish beef shin, 3 onions, roughly chopped, 1 stick of celery, whole, 2 carrots, halved, and more.

Yes, Braised Shin Of Beef & Creamed Mash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Shin Of Beef & Creamed Mash

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