easy beef casserole

Beef and Vegetable Casserole is a delicious, hearty winter meal. This simple recipe is a one-pot wonder that&#039;s quick and easy to put together.

Beef and Vegetable Casserole

kg beef (oyster blade

tbsp plain flour

tsp sea salt

tsp black pepper

brown onions (peeled)

carrots (peeled)

celery (ends removed)

thyme (stems removed)

bay leaves

250 g button mushrooms

olive oil

ml red wine

tomato purée

beef stock

potatoes

tbsp parsley (roughly chopped)

bread (to serve)

Prepare meat

Roughly dice the beef into 3cm chunks, trimming off any excess fat. Place into a bowl and cover with flour, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.

Prepare vegetables

Roughly chop the onions into large wedges. Dice the carrots and celery into large chunks of about equal size. Halve or quarter the mushrooms so they are a similar size to the other vegetables. Roughly chop the potatoes into large chunks and set aside in a bowl of cold water.

Brown meat

Place a large oven-proof pot or casserole on high heat. Add the olive oil and brown the beef until lightly coloured on all sides. If any excess flour sticks to the pot, add a dash of the red wine and stir to loosen. Once the meat is browned, transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 150ºC and adjust the oven racks to accommodate the casserole so it can cook in the centre of the oven.

Add other ingredients

Reduce the heat to medium-high and add some more olive oil to the pot. Add the onions, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaves. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onions have softened. Add the tomato purée and mushrooms. Stir to combine and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the red wine, bring to a simmer and bubble for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol. Add the beef and any juices back into the pot. Season well with salt and pepper then top with the beef stock until the contents are covered by about 3-4cm of liquid. Bring the pot to the boil then cover with a lid and transfer to the oven.

Cook

Cook in the oven for 3 hours, stirring about once every hour.

Add potatoes

Remove the pot from the oven and add the potatoes. Taste the casserole sauce and season as necessary. Return the pot to the oven with the lid askew and cook for a further 60 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked and the sauce has thickened. If after 60 minutes the sauce needs to be thickened further, remove the lid and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stand and serve

When the stew is ready, remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir about half the chopped parsley through the casserole. Serve in bowls and garnish with the remaining parsley and a side of crusty bread.

This easy, wholesome beef casserole will soothe your soul! Tender, slow cooked beef in a rich and flavourful sauce. Comfort food PERFECTION!

Easy Beef Casserole Recipe

Mixing Bowl

Tray

Frying Pan

Spatula

Casserole Dish

(1/3 Cup) Cornflour

tsp Juniper Berries, crushed (optional)

Salt and Pepper

(2lb) Diced Beef

x Onion, finely diced

x Rashers of Bacon, chopped

x Garlic Cloves, minced

(1/2 lb) Chestnut Mushrooms, halved

x Large Carrots, peeled and sliced

tbsp Port

500 milliliters (2 Cups) Water

x Beef Stock Cubes, crumbled

tbsp Redcurrant Jelly

Combine the cornflour in a mixing bowl with...

Combine the cornflour in a mixing bowl with the crushed juniper berries (if using), and some salt and pepper. Then spread the diced beef out on a baking tray, scatter over the cornflour mixture. Toss to coat.

Heat 1-2 tbsp of oil in a frying...

Heat 1-2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and brown the beef in batches. (You may need to add more oil each batch.)

Preheat your oven to 160ºC/Fan 150ºC/320ºF. Heat your...

Preheat your oven to 160ºC/Fan 150ºC/320ºF. Heat your large casserole dish over a low/medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil and the diced onion. Fry for a few minutes until softened, but not browned.

Add the bacon and fry for 2-3 more...

Add the bacon and fry for 2-3 more minutes, stirring regularly.

Stir in the garlic, mushrooms and carrots, and...

Stir in the garlic, mushrooms and carrots, and cook for 1-2 more mins.

Add the port, water, crumbled stock cubes, and...

Add the port, water, crumbled stock cubes, and redcurrant jelly. Season with more salt and pepper if you wish.

Stir thoroughly and bring to the boil.

Then put the lid on and place into...

Then put the lid on and place into your preheated oven for 90-120 minutes.

Check at the 90 minute mark. Is the...

Check at the 90 minute mark. Is the beef cooked to your liking? If the sauce is thicker than you'd like, you can add a little water.

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