An easy slow cooker beef stew that's ready when you are. Throw store cupboard ingredients into the slow cooker with some inexpensive braising steak and serve with mash. Each serving (without mash ...

However, while such dishes are flavorful, they won't showcase the texture of the beef shanks. So if you really want to experience the terrific meatiness of the cut, then braising is the optimal ...

Braising meat is a time-honored cooking technique ... flavorless results. From beef to cuts of pork, choosing the right cut is imperative for a solid braise. For success, choose cuts like beef ...

For the braised flavour you will need to sear the onions and the beef. So first grab your casserole dish, put it on a high heat and fry the onions in a teaspoon of vegetable oil until they turn ...

Push the veg to one side, add a splash more oil if needed and add the beef. Leave for a minute to brown, then break up with a wooden spoon. Season and fry for 2-3 minutes, then mix everything in ...

Braising is a lovely winter way to cook ... The quality of what you add defines the end dish so, by using a beautiful beef stock, you will get a "silk purse from a pig's ear" result.

A lot of butchers sell generic ‘braising steak’, which can be a mix of cuts with different cooking times. The result is usually bits that turn out tender while others stay tough – not ideal.