Beef Casserole

Serve with mashed or boiled potatoes and a side of vegetables

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Place the flour onto a large plate. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.

Step 2

2 Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan on a medium temperature.

Step 3

3. Place the stewing steak a few chunks at a time into the flour. Toss well to ensure each chunk is well covered and then place the meat into the pan.

Step 4

4. When all the chunks of beef have been floured and are in the pan, turn up the heat to brown the beef chunks well. You may need a little extra oil to stop the meat from sticking.

Step 5

5. Once the beef chunks are browned, remove them from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

6. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and stir in the onions. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes until they soften slightly. Pour in half the beef stock and stir well. This is to incorporate any flavours and juices on the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

7. Return the meat to the pan, followed by the remaining stock, carrot, wine or stout, your choice of other vegetables, the bay leaf and the thyme leaves.

Step 8

8. Season with salt and pepper, stir well and allow to simmer over a gentle heat, covered with a lid, for at least 2 hours.