- Preheat oven to 130°C for fan-assisted or 150°C for ovens without a fan (gas 2)
- Season the beef until browned all over, remove from the pan & set aside
- Add a little extra fat then soften the diced onions, garlic, carrots & celery over low heat until soft then deglaze with the reserved wine, then reduce a little, add the tomatoes, herbs & stock then bring to a boil & thicken a little with the corn flour
- Add the beef to the gravy, cover with a lid & place in the oven for 2½ hours or until fork-tender
- Bring gravy to a simmer, skim away any fat that rises to the surface then reduce a little until rich & glossy & pour back over the beef.
serving suggestions
Serve saffron scented risotto, dusted with freshly grated Parmesan, parsley & a little lemon zest or with buttery mashed potatoes & a dollop of Dijon mustard.
