1. Pre-heat oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large casserole dish and brown the diced beef until nicely coloured.
3. Add the marrow bones to the pan and heat for a further 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove the beef and marrow bones from the pan and set aside.
5. Add the chopped onions to the pan and sweat off for 1-2 minutes in olive oil.
6. Stir in the potato and swede, and cook for a further few minutes before adding the chopped leeks, carrots and bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat for a further 1-2 minutes.
7. Add the beef and marrow bones back to the pan then pour in enough beef stock to cover. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven and cook for approximately 2 ½ -3hours or until the beef is tender.
8. Remove from the oven, spoon onto serving plates and serve with a wedge of crusty bread.
It’s too warm...
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It’s too cold...
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It’s closed ...
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