Slow braised beef in red wine

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 170c /325f gas 3 fry the bacon in a dry frying pan remove and transfer to a large casserole in the same frying pan fry the steak in batches adding oil if needed transfer to casserole as it browns

• step 2

  Lower heat fry shallots until golden add the carrots and cook for 2 mins transfer to casserole stir the flour into a little red wine add to pan with remaining red wine beef stock soy sauce bring to boil stirring till thickened

• step 3

  Add the mushrooms and herbs then add to the casserole cover tightly and cook in the oven for 2 hours serve with couscous