Ingredients

  • 1 splash olive oil
  • 300 g (10.6oz) beef shin or other slow-cooking cut, cut into chunks
  • 300 ml (10.6fl oz) cups beef stock
  • 1 splash of beer (optional)
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • 1 chipotle chilli, or 1 tsp hot smoked paprika or chipotle paste
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 0.5 lime, juice only
  • 2 crusty buns
  • 1 Little Gem lettuce, shredded
  • 1 handful of coriander

Method

  • Heat a little oil in a saucepan and brown the beef all over, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Add the beef stock, beer (if using), tomato puree and dried chilli and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for a minute or two, then cover and cook for 1 1/22 hours over a low heat, stirring every now and then.
  • Once tender, rest for 10 minutes, then shred the meat with a pair of forks.
  • Cool.
  • Meanwhile, boil the kettle and pour over the chipotle chilli, if using.
  • Leave for 10 minutes, then chop finely.
  • Stir through the sour cream, along with the lime juice.
  • Pack the buns with the cooled beef and lather with the spicy sour cream.
  • Finish with shredded lettuce and coriander.
  • Serve.
  • You can also wrap the buns tightly in clingfilm and store in the fridge for up to a day.