Beef Braising Recipes

Raymond Blancs roast dinner centrepiece of Rib of Beef is served with a Red Wine Sauce and is great served with Yorkshire Puddings and Gratin Dauphinois.

This recipe is a mix of two cooking methods - traditional roasting and pot-roasting. The Beef tastes wonderful and benefits from cooking in Beer - it smells fantastic too!

Marinate Beef Short Ribs in wine with aromatics the night before you want to serve this dish. It exudes the richness of northern Italian cuisine

This incredible spiced Short Rib recipe is slow-cooked for perfectly tender results, served on a bed of rich Sweet Potato Dhal with a cooling Cucumber Raita.

Short Ribs are going through a real renaissance, and they are great slow cooked in Red Wine to produce fabulous, fall-of-the-bone, luscious Beef.

Make the Spice mix and barbecue Sauce ahead of time, and this recipe will be easy to prepare on the day.

Julia Busuttil Nishimuras flavourful slow-cooked Beef Short Ribs, braised for hours in Sake and Soy Sauce, are an easy, comforting recipe perfect for weekends.Julia says: Secondary Cuts of Meat such as ribs are not only more affordable, but they have so much flavour. They usually take longer to cook and often require a little more care than a prime cut, but its so worth it.

This recipe comes from Tacos Padre, a stall at London's Borough Market. It takes a little effort and time to make, but it's so worth it for those meltingly tender Beef Short Ribs

A delicious warming slow cooked dish The meat is combined with Mustard, Smoked Paprika, vegetables, Tomatoes and Stock. Great for the cold evenings.

These sweet and sticky slow-cooked Short Ribs use my fail-proof method for fall-apart Meat thats packed full of flavour!

One of the UK's most underrated and tastiest cuts - a butcher's secret.Tender Flat Iron Steak broiled and topped with a rich Asian-style Brown Sauce.

Cooked with fresh Rosemary or Thyme leaves and served with a delicious Tapenade made with Olives, Garlic, Anchovies, Lemon juice and sun-dried Tomatoes.

Silverside and Topside are cheaper and leaner Cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised Onions.

Tender, lean Topside of Beef, marinated and cooked slowly in Red wine with herbs and vegetables.

A delicious warming soup using cooked Roast Beef. A great leftover roast dish flavoured with Curry Powder, Pumpkin, Carrots, Onions, Celery and Beef Stock.

Nisha Thomas shares a family heirloom recipe for Beef slow roasted with Indian spices in a thick Pink Onion gravy sauce

A real winter warmer. Garnish with Parsley and serve with Cauliflower Cheese.

A great slow cook autumnal recipe using Brisket or Silverside joints - that is cooked with Onions, Garlic, Parsnips, Star Anise Spices, Stock and seasonal Plums or Damsons.

This braised Brisket or Silverside joint is quick to prepare but requires long slow cooking in Madeira and Stock and becomes tender and delicious, drizzled with Truffle Oil for added flavour.

Take your Barbecue beyond the Burger with this brilliant Beef Brisket - Thrifty too!

One pot comfort food, ideal served with Mash to soak up the Gravy

Slow cooking Beef Shin or Brisket in Asian aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that's delicious

Bake Beef Brisket until meltingly tender in a sweet, smoky Sauce, with a gentle Chilli kick - serve in warm Wraps or on Baked Potatoes

Perfectly tender Beef Brisket with vibrant, buttery Vegetables and a salty Oyster Emulsion in this stunning dish. Requires forward planning as the Brisket is first brined for a week

Cooked very slowly in a low oven with Tomatoes, Barbecue Sauce, Honey, Worcestershire Sauce, Stock and Smoked Paprika. The tender meat is 'pulled', before it is shredded to serve.

Beef Brisket can be a tough joint, but this recipe guarantees fall-apart-tender Meat with a Mexican flavour that will make your taste buds sit up and take notice.

Get that slow-cooked BBQ vibe without having to slave over hot coals for hours. Serve with a rich creamy Blue Cheese Slaw and Fries

Take this great value Cut of Beef to the next level by slow-cooking it in Newcastle Brown Ale and stuffing in a Bun with sticky Sweet Onions and Blue Cheese

This Beef Brisket Massaman Curry recipe is served in Terry Blake's south London restaurant, Sparrow. This dish is served with Basmati Rice dressed with Duck Fat, Soy Sauce and Rice Wine Vinegar, which is then blow-torched until crisp. They also add a slice of deep-fried Lotus Root

Salt Beef is best eaten warm from the pot, so get ready to enjoy this as soon as its ready. If possible, use Bagels freshly made on the day.

Beef Brisket cooked as a pot roast couldn't be easier. Just sear and then cook it in the oven with Onions and Garlic all afternoon until it becomes fall-apart tender. The Leftovers freeze beautifully, too!

Prepare a memorable dinner with this incredibly simple, make-ahead Beef Brisket recipe. Its a fool proof crowd-pleaser, complete with a French Onion soup-like Gravy.

Learn how to slow-cook a whole Beef Brisket in the oven with a delicious, caramelised Balsamic and Worcestershire reduction, Onions and Garlic. This oven-cooked Brisket is braised in the broth that is then caramelised and the Meat is browned during the roasting process, resulting in the most succulent Meat full of flavour.

You can leave this barbacoa beef in the slow cooker during the day if you're entertaining. Serve in lettuce cups, tacos, or over rice with vegetables

Enjoy Salt Beef in a Broth with Turnips, Carrots, Potatoes and Radishes. A hearty meal for a get-together and with baby Veg, the perfect summer one-pot

Preheating the Kraut and Corned Beef ensures that the Cheese melts quickly upon assembly. Toasting the Rye on one side yields a crisp outer texture but leaves the interior tender for maximum fusion with the Cheese.

While Bacon had always been more popular due to its lower cost, there has always existed a tradition of salting Beef to preserve it. This is a wonderful dinner to feed a crowd.

Youll want to fire up the grill after reading this recipe; Stout-glazed Salt Beef with a Chimichurri Sauce is the barbecue dream. If youve got any Leftovers, theyd be great served on New York Downtown Eggs (instead of the Pastrami).

British chef Russell Norman has a longstanding affair with the cuisine of New York City. The classic Salt Beef Sandwich, of course, consists of salted Brisket cut thick, served between two slices of Rye Bread with Pickle and Mustard. Like all classics, you dont mess with the formula. At Spuntino, we simply put it in a Slider Bun.

If you are looking for something fun to do with Salt Beef, then you have come to the right place. This recipe is really straightforward and super satisfying. A couple of fried Eggs and you have a perfect weekend brunch. A piece of Salt Beef can go a long way, and this is a perfect little recipe for any Leftover bits. Flake it all up and hard fry it with some Potatoes and basically anything else you fancy. On this occasion, I went for Leeks, Pickled Red Onions, and Chillies. I think the fried Egg is fairly essential, I also like a little Chilli Sauce over the top - something fruity or acidic.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or cozy up on a cold winter evening with a flavourful meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage! Just dump the ingredients in one pot and let the Beef, Carrots, Potatoes, and -abbage slowly roast for an easy and comforting dinner - with just 10 minutes of prep. You can make it in the slow cooker, too!

Shin of Beef is a flavoursome Cut that becomes really tender when slow cooked. Add more gutsy flavour with Beer, Horseradish and Shallots.

The ultimate make-ahead dish, this Chilli con Carne can be frozen for up to 2 months - simply add more Chillies to turn up the heat

Alyn Williams serves up a delightful braised Beef Shin recipe, served with Pearl Barley and Pumpkin Seed 'Porridge' for a comforting dish with refined presentation.

This Cut is normally served with heavy, rich flavours, but this recipe sees the Beef braised in Orange and Red Wine Served with Orange & Olive Gremolata, giving a wonderfully aromatic flavour.

Based on the Belgian classic - a rich, comforting dish of slowly braised Beef Shin in an intense, reduced Sauce. Beer brings 'an aromatic depth' to the recipe

Tender Beef braised slowly in Red Wine and Stock takes a little preparation but is hard to beat.

Do try this easy Beef Casserole with Herb Dumplings using a variety of ingredients that will cut down your preparation time in the kitchen, but not on flavour.

Recreate your favourite Beef Curry at home using Beef Chuck Steak and classic Asian Spices. This slow cooked Curry is great with Beef Shin too.

A great pub classic recipe with slow cooked boneless Beef Shin, Chestnuts, Onions, Mustard and Stout covered with a layer of Puff Pastry. Delicious!

This is a wonderful main course recipe for a dinner party - the favours are rich and strong, and the Meat is tender and yielding.

This Beef Shin and Red Wine Pie is an indulgent, comforting family classic and also easy to make ahead and freeze. Using Beef Shin keeps the cost down as it's a cheaper Cut.

Braising Steak is slow to cook but quick to prepare in this rich, traditional dish from The Hairy Bikers - especially when served with Chips to dip into the rich Beef Gravy - whats not to like!

In Portugal this braise would be served with fried Potatoes or Rice, but it goes just as well with a pillow of buttery Mash. Freezable.

This comforting Beef casserole is a perfect winter warmer and, although it seems rich, it is actually suitable for a low-calorie diet of 12001500 calories a day

Slow cook Beef with Cinnamon, Saffron, Coriander and Harissa for a deeply fragrant rustic Casserole. Freezable. Healthy

Try these individual Steak and Kidney Pies for a delicious dinner time treat - or perfect for a mid-week dinner for the family.

Make the most of inexpensive Cuts of Beef for this Steak and Kidney Pie recipe - meltingly tender after long slow cooking.

Rich, sticky and packed with flavour, this is the kind of Beef dish that puts a smile on everyone's face, even on the bleakest winter day. Freezable

This Gluten and Dairy free Casserole is hearty and comforting, packed with chunky Meat and Veg. Simple to prepare, serve up with seasonal Greens Freezable. Healthy.

Comforting Beef and Ale Pie recipe where Beef is braised in Bitter and served with a delicious flaky Mushroom Pie topping.

Goulash is a Hungarian dish consisting of Meat and Noodles.This recipe uses Spaghetti instead for an Italian twist

This old-fashioned Dutch Beef and Onion Stew is slowly braised in Butter, Stock and Spices until the Meat actually falls apart into threads and indeed, draadjesvlees means "thready meat". It tastes a lot better than it sounds and is the kind of homely winter food that you prepare on weekends A hearty winter family meal sits well with traditional accompaniments such as Mashed Potato, Green Beans, Red Cabbage, Apple Sauce, or boiled Potatoes rolled in some Butter and finely chopped Parsley.

If you've never tried Oxtails, give them a go, they're cheap and very tasty. Braised meat tastes even better eaten the next day once the flavours have steeped overnight - especially with the Rioja!

Slow-cooked Oxtail is soft, melting meat and teamed with this rich red wine sauce it's perfect for parties. Freezable. Easily halved..

Jamaican Oxtail is classic recipe in many Jamaican households. It's made by seasoning and marinating Oxtails in an array of Jamaican Herbs and Spices, then slow cooked down until fall of the bone tender. Served with Butterbeans and a delicious Oxtail Gravy. Caribbean flavours that'll dance around in your mouth. This Oxtail Stew is packing some heat - the addition of Scotch Bonnets sends this stew into spicy overdrive. Fresh Ginger Root also gives it a totally unique taste. If you like your stews rich, spicy and colourful, this is the one for you. Recipe includes Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Oven and Stovetop instructions.

Prime Fillet of Beef paired with Braised Oxtail and a Madeira sauce made with Veal glace. The addition of Morels makes this a great dish for early spring.

Nigel Mendham brings together four different types of Artichoke in this elegant Beef recipe. Tender Beef Fillet and rich, slowly braised Oxtail complete the dish, with a little luxurious Truffle

Lusciously low and slow cooked - and Thrifty too!

Hearty filling Soup needs very little washing up - just eat the bowl when youre finished!

Crisp Puff Pastry covers tender meat in these individual Wellingtons - the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentines Day meal for two - and a Thrifty Cut too!

Try this hearty dish in the slow-cooker - start it off in the morning and it will be fall-apart tender by dinner time.

This provincial recipe uses this Thrifty Cut to wonderful effect by braising the meat with wine, herbs and vegetables. Serve with creamy Mash

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming Beef Stew but with some more vibrant flavours. Freezable

Paul Foster serves up a comforting yet elegant Beer-braised Beef Cheek, three-corner Garlic, Girolles and Onions cooked in Whey. Can be frozen into batches

Warm up with these meltingly tender Beef Cheeks and creamy Mashed Potato topped with tangy Salsa Verde.

This simple braised Beef recipe is an absolute triumph. Marinating the Beef does take a while, but it results in a rich flavour that is wonderful for winter dinner parties. Keeps well for next day as well!

This recipe for braised Ox Cheeks delivers maximum flavour for minimum prep. Marinating the meat for 24 hours makes the meat extra tender and flavourful. Freezable

This is a wonderfully fragrant slow-cooked Thai Massaman Beef Curry.

Perfect with Pasta or crusty Bread, this rich Beef Cheek and Cannellini Bean Ragù can be cooked in the oven or simmer in the slow cooker. Top with spoonfuls of zesty Gremolata.

This recipe features slow simmered Chuck Blade Steaks with Onions, Carrots and Lentils lightly flavoured with Cumin.

Rich and rib-sticking, Antony Worrall Thompsons slow-cooked supper extraordinaire is well worth the wait.

The ultimate make-ahead dish, this Chilli con Carne can be frozen for up to 2 months - simply add more Chillies to turn up the heat

Steak and Kidney is one of the most wonderful combinations of flavours I know, provided Ox Kidney and no other is used.

Debbie Majors Chilli con Carne with Avocado and Chilli Salsa is about depth and flavour as well as heat.

A thick, budget-friendly Chuck Steak makes a tender, delicious family meal. In this oven-baked recipe, the Steak and Vegetables are wrapped in foil to create an entire dinner in one package. With quick preparation, minimal clean-up, and amazing flavour, it's an excellent recipe for weeknights or those times when you want a pot roast but don't want to wait all day for it.

This hearty Beef Stew cooks low and slow on the stove with Pumpkin (or butternut/acorn squash) added when the Beef is tender. Serve with crusty Bread to soak up every last drop!

Classic, heart-warming traditional Stew with Onions, Turnips, Button Mushrooms, Baby Carrots, Ale, Chopped Tomatoes and Runny Honey - served with Mashed Potato and Spring Greens or Savoy Cabbage Bubble & Squeak Cakes.

This is a main meal Soup a Soup for heroes - to go with the Pogacsa - Hungarian Bacon Scones. Dont be scared by the amount of Paprika - it works!

Lots of Peppers and Paprika make a good bit of Braising Steak into something special. A great foot stomping feast from Hungary to stop you feeling hungry!

A traditional Steak and Ale Pie with Suet Pastry. Make the filling the night before then steam the Pudding the following morning for a delicious Sunday lunch.

Traditional Suet Crust Pie on top of slow cooked Beef Braising or Stewing Cubes, Mushrooms and Red Wine. A firm family favourite.

When you fancy a Chilli con Carne but don't have the time for slow cooking - this is the recipe for you.

This great Chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up store cupboard ingredients. Can be frozen

This Meatloaf recipe is a real crowd pleaser. Made with Minced Beef and Pork Mince, it is moist, spicy and completely delicious hot or cold.

Stretch a pack of Mince to make this hearty dish. It's perfect eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon and some crusty bread on a cold winter's night.

Perfect for warming you up on cold winter nights. The Rolls are gently steamed, then finished in the oven in a rich Tomato sauce to add colour.

Homely and tasty with a mix of both Beef and Pork Mince with Herbs - and Parmesan for flavour. Served with a simple Tomato Sauce, and crunchy toasted Garlic Sourdough Bites

These are one of my absolute favourite things to eat, an instant sparker of joy; I honestly feel so much better about life knowing theres always a container or three of them in the freezer.

Take the classic Chilli up a notch with Beef Meatballs for a comforting family meal packed with plenty of Spices and Peppers.

Make our cheesy one-pot for a crowd-pleasing meal. You can't plate this up politely, so just put it in the middle of the table and let everyone dig in.

Easy, quick and super tasty, you're bound to love this delicious Mince dish.

Check out our easy yet super comforting Chilli recipe with Bone Marrow. This is the classic American Chilli but with extra depth courtesy of Cocoa and wonderfully enriching Marrow. If you have any Leftovers, they go fantastically with a Baked Potato and a little extra Cheese.

Homemade Italian Meatball Sauce is so simple to make and tastes way better than a shop bought jar. Even if you buy ready made Meatballs meals will just be nicer with homemade Tomato Sauce.

This Moroccan Meatball Sauce is just bursting with delicious spicy flavours, its really easy to prepare, and fills the house with a mouthwatering aroma

So easy and so delicious. A family favourite. (Sorry Ikea)

Homely and tasty, with a mix of both Beef and Pork Mince with Herbs - and Parmesan for flavour. Served with a simple Tomato Sauce, and crunchy toasted Garlic Sourdough Bites

Back to simple basics - for something so simple this Sauce is great.

Delicious creamy Sauce with Mushrooms and White Wine.

This is Delia Smiths version of the famous Venetian dish (Fegato alla Veneziana), rich but meltingly light.

This Calves Liver with Onion Gravy and Mash dish is served with a Madeira Gravy made from Shallots and a splash of Sherry Vinegar. The Mash is smooth and creamy and seasoned to perfection!

A hearty amalgamation of two British classics - Steak and Kidney Pudding and Beef and Oyster Pie. Serve this dish with your choice of sides - some Mash and Winter Greens would work perfectly.

When it comes to comfort food, you just cant beat a traditional, steamed Suet Pudding like this one. Try serving with mashed Potato and a green vegetable such as Broccoli or Greens.

James Mackenzie's Venison Suet Pudding - an adorably hearty dish. It takes time to slowly braise the meat and steam the puddings, but good things come to those who wait.

Venison works well in a steamed Suet pastry pudding, filled with rich Red Wine Gravy and added Belly Pork.

A wonderful take on a classic steak & kidney pudding, using the best autumnal ingredients

Recreate the best of nursery Puddings from school dinner days with this traditional steamed Pudding.