Hearty Beef Casserole

Hearty Beef Casserole: Comforting and Flavourful

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small onions, cut into wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 x 120g blade steak, cubed (females)
• 4 x 220g blade steak, cubed (males)
• 2 cups salt-reduced beef stock
• 400g can diced tomatoes
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 3 sticks celery, sliced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 2 patty pan squash (button squash), quartered

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 160°C.
2. Heat the oil in a heatproof casserole dish over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until soft. Remove from dish and set aside.
3. Heat casserole dish on high. Season the beef with salt and pepper, add half to the dish, and cook until brown. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.
4. Add the stock to the empty dish and bring to the boil. Return onion, garlic, and beef to the dish, then add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, and spices.
5. Return to the boil, cover, and place in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
6. Remove, add squash, and return to oven to cook for a further 30 minutes.
7. Serve with Notatoes (cauliflower mash) according to recipe.

This Hearty Beef Casserole is a comforting, nutritious dish that’s perfect for a cosy supper or meal prep. The tender beef and aromatic spices blend beautifully with the rich tomato and vegetable base, creating a balanced and flavourful meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.