Seder Night Beef Stew

Name: Seder Night Beef Stew
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 kg shin of beef cut into 4 cm pieces; 5 onions – peeled and sliced; 4 large parsnips – peeled and cut into chunky wedges; 4 large carrots – peeled and cut into chunky wedges; 200ml red wine; 500ml beef stock – 500ml hot water with 2 tablespoons beef stock; 150g stoned dates; 3 tbsp Horseradish sauce; 3 tbsp parsley – roughly chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Sprigs of Parsley – sprigs and finely chopped for garnish

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Cook: 195 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
3 kg shin of beef cut into 4 cm pieces
5 onions – peeled and sliced
4 large parsnips – peeled and cut into chunky wedges
4 large carrots – peeled and cut into chunky wedges
200ml red wine
500ml beef stock – 500ml hot water with 2 tablespoons beef stock
150g stoned dates
3 tbsp Horseradish sauce
3 tbsp parsley – roughly chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sprigs of Parsley – sprigs and finely chopped for garnish

Accompaniment

Description

This hearty beef stew is the perfect centerpiece for Seder night, offering a comforting blend of flavors that will warm your soul. The slow cooking process allows the beef to become tender and infused with the rich essence of red wine, while the addition of dates brings a delightful hint of natural sweetness that beautifully balances the dish. Ideal for serving a crowd, this stew can be prepared in advance, making your celebration both delicious and stress-free.

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 170 F/ 325C/ Gas mark 3.
2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
3
Sauté the beef until brown and the onions until softened and golden but not burnt. This will take about 10 minutes.
4
Transfer to a large ovenware dish.
5
Add the parsnips, carrots, red wine, stock, dates, horseradish sauce and parsley.
6
Cover with foil and cook for a minimum of 3 hours.