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Cola Braised Beef

Mains

Ingredients

  • 1 pickled beef joint (typically 1–1.5 kg)
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 330-500ml cola (full sugar, not diet - though more may be needed depending on size of the joint)
  • Whole black peppercorns, to taste
  • (Small splash of cider or malt vinegar, about 1 tbsp, optional)
  • (1 tsp mustard, optional)
Garnish
  • Mashed potatoes

Method

  1. In a large bowl, add the short ribs and all vegetables and herbs for the marinade. Add the wine to cover. Marinate at least 6 hours in the fridge.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  3. Pat the meat dry with a towel or paper towel and season the meat with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
  4. In a large ovenproof pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat on the stovetop. When the oil begins smoking, sear the meat until well-browned and transfer to a plate.
  5. Add the onions and garlic to a slow cooker and place the meat on top. Season and poor over the cola, enough to come up halfway. Add the optional ingredients.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 house or on high for 4-6 hours.
  7. Rest for 10–15 mins before cutting. Slice against the grain.
  8. Serve with mashed potatoes, or another side of your choice.