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Simple Beef Casserole

Tender beef and vegetables simmer in a rich gravy for a straightforward family casserole.

75 minutesTotal time
15 minPreparation
60 minCooking
4Servings
Simple Beef Casserole
What you need

Ingredients

  • 600 g stewing beef, cubed
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1½ tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 200 g mushrooms, halved
  • 350 g small potatoes
  • 600 ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
Step by step

Method

  1. Coat the beef lightly with flour, salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the beef in oil in batches, then set aside.
  3. Soften the onion, carrots and mushrooms in the same pot.
  4. Add the tomato paste, stock, thyme, potatoes and beef.
  5. Cover and simmer gently for about 55 minutes, until the beef is tender.