Daube of Beef with Greens and Colcannon Mash

Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine and stock, served with a traditional Irish spring green and onion potato mash.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2296.1 kcals 9184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 67 grams 268 grams
Fat 128.1 grams 512.4 grams
Protein 173.1 grams 692.5 grams
Cook Time
210 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
40
g
150
ml
Liquids
750
ml
830
g
Beef Consommé
two 415g cans
Meat
350
g
Bacon Lardons
dry-cured
2.5
kg
Chuck Steak
cut into 4cm cubes
NutsSeeds
3
piece
1
handful
Thyme
sprigs tied with string
5
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
to taste
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
30
g
Parsley
chopped flatleaf
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
10
piece
Shallots
peeled and left whole
1
kg
Potatoes
peeled and quartered
350
g
Spring Greens
leaves only
4
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Heat oil in a roasting tray and fry shallots, bay leaves, bacon, thyme, and garlic until softened.
  • Deglaze the tray with red wine and simmer until liquid reduces.
  • Season the cubed beef with salt and pepper.
  • Place meat over the mixture and pour in the stock and consommé to cover.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 2.5 to 3.5 hours until tender.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Mash potatoes with butter and milk, then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Boil spring greens in salted water for 4-5 minutes and drain.
  • Remove the beef from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked greens and spring onions into the mashed potato.
  • Serve the beef and sauce over the colcannon mash and garnish with parsley.