Braised Beef Chilli

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Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 120C/225F/gas mark 1.

2. 2

   Take the meat out of the fridge to de-chill.

3. 3

   Pulse the onions and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.

4. 4

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large casserole and sear the meat on all sides until golden.

5. 5

   Set to one side and add another small slug of oil to brown the chorizo.

6. 6

   Remove and add the onion and garlic, spices, herbs and chillies then cook until soft in the chorizo oil.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper and add the vinegar, tomatoes, ketchup and sugar.

8. 8

   Put all the meat back into the pot with 400ml water (or red wine if you prefer), bring up to a simmer and cook, covered, in the low oven.

9. 9

   After 2 hours, check the meat and add the beans.

10. 10

    Cook for a further hour and just before serving, pull the meat apart with a pair of forks.

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