Hairy Bikers Braising Steak Recipe
If you love slow, cozy meals, this Hairy Bikers Braising Steak Recipe will steal your heart. I make it when I want comfort food.
Ingredients
- Braising steak 1 kg, cut into chunks
- Plain flour 2 tablespoons
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
- Onion 2 large, chopped
- Garlic cloves 3, crushed
- Carrots 3 medium, sliced
- Celery sticks 2, chopped
- Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
- Beef stock 500 ml
- Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon
- Bay leaves 2
- Fresh thyme 2 sprigs
- Mushrooms 200 g, halved
Instructions
Prepare the Steak
- Place the steak pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until coated evenly.
Heat the Oil
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Let it get hot but not smoking.
Brown the Meat
- Add steak in batches. Brown all sides slowly. Remove and set aside. This builds deep flavor.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion to the same pot. Stir and cook until soft and lightly golden.
Add Garlic and Vegetables
- Add garlic, carrots, and celery. Stir well. Cook for three minutes until fragrant.
Stir in Tomato Paste
- Add tomato paste to the pot. Cook for one minute. This removes raw taste.
Deglaze the Pot
- Pour in a little beef stock. Scrape the bottom gently. Lift all the tasty bits.
Return the Steak
- Put the browned steak back into the pot. Stir gently to combine.
Add Liquids and Herbs
- Pour in remaining stock. Add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme.
Bring to a Gentle Simmer
- Bring everything to a soft simmer. Do not boil. Keep heat low.
Cover and Cook Slowly
- Cover the pot. Cook on low heat or oven for two hours. Stir once halfway.
Add Mushrooms
- Add mushrooms in the last thirty minutes. They stay juicy and tender.
Check the Texture
- Test the meat with a fork. It should be very soft and pull apart easily.
Adjust Seasoning
- Taste the sauce. Add more salt or pepper if needed.
Rest Before Serving
- Turn off heat. Let the dish rest for ten minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a heavy pot for even heat.
- Cut steak into equal sizes for even cooking.
- Do not rush the browning step.
- Add a splash of red wine for deeper flavor.
- Use parsnips instead of carrots for sweetness.
- Add peas at the end for color.
- Make it a day ahead for better taste.