A warm and meaty stew is the perfect way to kick off the winter season. When cooked just right the beef shin becomes melt in the mouth tender in the herby wine stock. This recipe for slow cooked beef shin and red wine stew oozes with flavour and is sure to take the chill off for a cosy, crowd pleasing weekend meal.
In this recipe we’ve opted for a delicious creamy mashed potato to make the slow cooked shin of beef extra hearty. However, this stew is also very tasty with:
If you’re adding red wine to your beef like in this recipe, you can’t go wrong with a Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, or Pinot Noir. They will bring out all the natural flavours of the meat and let it shine as the star of any meal.
If you want a bit of extra flavour in your stew, try adding a hint of soy or Worcestershire sauce for extra savoury flavour. Alternatively, you could include a small amount of honey or brown sugar for sweetness, or chili powder or smoked paprika for a touch of spice and added depth.
