If you are creating the ultimate dinner party menu, try this delicious recipe idea from Luke Mangan.
1.2kg beef cheeks or chuck steak, cut into large cubes
1 onion, finely sliced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 cups red wine
2 tbsp brandy
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups beef stock
6 rashers smoky bacon, cut into batons
12 shallots, peeled and halved
1 1/2 cups button mushrooms, quartered
1.5kg pumpkin, peeled and seeded
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp allspice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
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