Braised Beef Brisket

Ingredients (18)

• ·tbsp olive oil
• ·g beef brisket joint
• ·celery stick
• ·white onion
• ·large carrot
• ·tbsp tomato paste
• ·tsp cumin
• ·tsp salt
• ·tsp black pepper
• ·ml red wine
• ·ml beef bone broth/stock
• ·sprigs fresh thyme
• ·tbsp salted butter
• ·kg potatoes
• ·g salted butter
• ·ml double/heavy cream
• ·tsp salt
• ·chives

1. 1

   In a big pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil and your beef chunks (about 2 inch sized chunks).

2. 2

   Brown on each side and then remove from the pan and leave to the side.

3. 3

   Add celery, onion, carrot and mix for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add garlic, tomato paste, cumin, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Return the beef and cover with red wine, beef bone broth/stock and some fresh thyme.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to a simmer and leave for 4 hours.

7. 7

   When you are getting close to the beef being ready get a big pot of water on to boil and add your peeled and quarter potatoes.

8. 8

   Boil for around 15-20 minutes, until a knife goes through the centre easily.

9. 9

   Drain and mash.

10. 10

    Add butter, double cream and salt. Mix.

11. 11

    When the beef is ready, take the beef out and strain the liquid into a pan.

12. 12

    Simmer on a medium heat until thickened (this may take 10-15 minutes).

13. 13

    Once the sauce is getting thicker, add the butter and mix.

14. 14

    Re-add the beef and coat in the sauce.

15. 15

    Add some mashed potato to your plate followed by beef, some sauce and then chopped chives.