Beef Casserole recipes

Classic Beef Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with extra broth)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)

• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Brown the Beef
   Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
   Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
   In batches, brown the beef on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch), then remove and set aside.

3. Sauté Vegetables
   In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
   Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. Add Tomato Paste and Flour
   Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
   Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat everything evenly. This helps thicken the sauce.

5. Deglaze and Add Liquids
   Slowly pour in red wine (or extra broth) while stirring to deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
   Add the beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.

6. Return Beef and Simmer
   Return the browned beef to the pot and stir well.
   Bring the mixture to a simmer on the stove.

7. Bake the Casserole
   Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
   Bake for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

8. Finish with Peas
   About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and let them warm through.

9. Serve
   Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions:

• Mashed potatoes

• Crusty bread

• Buttered noodles

Would you like variations like slow cooker beef casserole or tips on making it gluten-free?