Shin of Beef

Serves 6
1kg diced beef shin
120g smoked bacon lardons
400g Echallion shallots, peeled
400g Forestiere mushrooms
3tbls plain flour seasoned with salt and pepper
3tbls oil
350mls red wine
600mls beef stock
2 bay leaves
3 large sprigs thyme
2tbls quince jelly
1 Preheat the oven to gas mark 3/170C/150fan
2 Add 2tbls oil to a large ovenproof casserole dish and fry the bacon lardons, then remove with a slotted spoon.