Take note of the grain when slicing coulette steak, and slice against the long muscle fibers to reduce their chew to a single bite. The chuck is a large primal that spans the cow's front shoulder.

Look for well-marbled braising beef such as chuck steak for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. To make the filling, heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish. Fry the onions ...