Magical Beef Casserole
Servings 4
Prep time
20 minsCook time
2 H & 30 MTotal time
2 H & 50 MGreat winter comfort food is all wrapped up in my hearty beef casserole. Hot and delicious, this recipe has family favourite written all over it!
Ingredients
Method
- Dice beef in manageable-sized pieces then dust with flour.
- Heat oil in a large casserole dish over medium heat. Sauté meat in batches until golden brown, removing each batch as you go.
- Add pancetta, onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook for 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until onion is soft and transparent.
- Add red wine, tomato paste, peppercorns, Italian seasoning, salt, Worcestershire, stock concentrate and hot water and stir to combine.
- Return beef and juices to casserole. Bring to a simmer, cover with lid and cook for 1 hour. Remove lid and continue cooking for a further 1½ hours or until beef is tender.
Simon says ...
Serve on a bed of mashed potato, mashed kumara or steamed rice, with steamed green veges on the side and fresh herbs to garnish (I used Italian parsley).
