Slow Cooked Beef Shin Carrots (Printable)
Tender beef shin simmered with carrots and thyme for a rich, hearty meal everyone will love.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 2.65 pounds beef shin, cut into large chunks
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Vegetables
03 - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices
04 - 2 medium onions, chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
→ Liquids
07 - 1.69 cups beef stock (gluten-free if necessary)
08 - 0.85 cups dry red wine
→ Herbs & Seasoning
09 - 6 fresh thyme sprigs or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
10 - 2 bay leaves
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 300°F or prepare your slow cooker on the low setting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof casserole or skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef pieces with salt and pepper, then brown in batches on all sides. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
04 - Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the red wine and simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze and incorporate flavors.
05 - Stir in the beef stock, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
06 - Cover and place the casserole in the oven or set the slow cooker on low. Cook for 3 to 3½ hours in the oven or 7 to 8 hours in the slow cooker until beef is fork-tender and sauce is rich.
07 - Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The beef breaks apart with just a fork after hours of gentle heat, no knife needed.
- One pot does all the work while you're free to do something else entirely.
- The sauce tastes like it's been simmering in a French kitchen for generations, but it's honestly simple.
02 -
- Never skip browning the meat—it sounds like extra work, but it creates depth that long cooking alone cannot build.
- Check the beef at the midpoint; if your oven runs hot, it might need less time, and the sauce will tell you when it's right by looking dark and glossy.
03 -
- Taste the sauce before serving and season boldly—long cooking mellows flavors, and you need enough salt to bring everything alive.
- A slow cooker works brilliantly here if your schedule demands it, though the oven method gives you slightly more control over cooking time.