Hairy Bikers Braised Beef

Hairy Bikers Braised Beef is made with braising steaks, sunflower oil, onion, garlic, beef stock, tomato purée, thyme, bay leaf, cornflour, English mustard powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This easy Braised Beef recipe creates a delicious dinner that takes about 2 hours to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Hairy Bikers Braised Beef Ingredients

• 4 braising steaks (about 200g/7oz each)
• 3 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 onion, halved and cut into 12 wedges
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 500ml/18fl oz beef stock made with 1 beef stock cube, or 500ml/18fl oz fresh beef stock
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, or ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp cornflour
• ½ tsp English mustard powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Hairy Bikers Braised Beef

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3.
2. Prepare the beef: Trim off any hard fat from the beef and season on both sides with salt and lots of pepper. Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the steaks, two at a time, over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on each side, or until nicely browned, then transfer to a large flameproof casserole dish. Add a little more oil to the pan if necessary.
3. Cook the onion and garlic: Return the pan to the hob and reduce the heat. Add the remaining oil and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned, stirring regularly. Stir in the garlic, cook for 1 more minute, then transfer the onion and garlic to the casserole dish.
4. Add the stock and seasonings: Pour over the stock and add the tomato purée, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then cover the casserole and transfer carefully to the oven. Cook for 1¼–1½ hours, or until the beef is very tender.
5. Prepare the thickening mixture: Mix the cornflour and mustard powder in a small bowl and stir in a tablespoon of cold water until smooth. Remove the lid from the casserole dish and stir in the cornflour mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Thicken the gravy: Place the casserole over medium-high heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes, or until the gravy reduces and becomes thickened and glossy, stirring regularly.
7. Serve: Transfer the steaks to four warmed plates and spoon over the gravy. Serve with chips.

Recipe Tips

• Brown the Beef Well: Brown the steaks on both sides. This gives more flavor to the dish.
• Cook Slowly: Cook the beef in the oven for at least 1¼ hours. This makes the meat soft and juicy.
• Mix Cornflour Smoothly: Mix the cornflour and mustard powder with water until there are no lumps. This makes the gravy smooth.
• Taste Before Final Seasoning: Taste the dish before adding the final salt and pepper. This helps get the seasoning just right.

What To Serve With Braised Beef

Braised Beef goes well with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, steamed greens, or Yorkshire pudding. It also can be served with crusty bread, buttered peas, creamy polenta, or glazed carrots for a hearty meal.

How To Store Braised Beef

• Refrigerate: Store the braised beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Freeze the braised beef in a suitable container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How To Reheat Leftovers

• In The Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the beef in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat for about 20 minutes or until hot.
• In The Microwave: Place the beef in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and heat on medium power for 3-5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• On The Stove: Reheat the beef in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Hairy Bikers Braised Beef Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Sugars: 4g
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 800mg

Try More Hairy Bikers Recipes:

• Hairy Bikers Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker
• Hairy Bikers Beef Casserole
• Hairy Bikers Beef Stew
• Hairy Bikers Chilli Beef Crumble