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Family Winter Beef Casserole

January 22, 2015 By jbmumofone 9 Comments

Now we are back in the cold grip of Winter Mr B and I are craving more and more slow-cooked hearty food.  This family winter beef casserole is one of my favourites.  Ir is really simple to make, freezes well, and the kids love it too.  I find stews one of the easiest ways to get vegetables into the toddler who can be a little fussy at times.

For me the key to this recipe is time, thyme, and thickly chopped carrots.  I love how sweet and soft they get after several hours in the pot.

If you do give this a go please let me know what you think below.

Family Winter Beef Casserole

 

Family Winter Beef Casserole
2015-01-21 12:06:02
Serves 6
A delicious and hearty beef casserole that the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
7 hr
Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
7 hr
495 calories
34 g
109 g
20 g
44 g
6 g
463 g
506 g
6 g
0 g
11 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
463g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g
31%
Saturated Fat 6g
31%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 109mg
36%
Sodium 506mg
21%
Total Carbohydrates 34g
11%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 44g
Vitamin A
119%
Vitamin C
37%
Calcium
7%
Iron
32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 700g diced stewing beef
  2. 2 tbsp seasoned flour
  3. 6 rashers smoked back bacon
  4. 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  5. 1 medium onion
  6. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  7. 3 medium carrots, thickly chopped
  8. 1 leek, thickly chopped
  9. 700g new potatoes, halved
  10. 400g chopped tomatoes
  11. 1 pint beef stock
  12. 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  13. 1 bay leaf
  14. 2 large sprigs fresh thyme
  15. Chopped parsley to garnish.
  16. Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the slow cooker if required.
  2. Coat the beef in lightly seasoned plain flour.
  3. Thickly chop the bacon rashers.
  4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
  5. Add the beef and bacon and cook gently for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  6. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the slow cooker.
  7. Add the onion and garlic to the frying pan and fry gently for 2-3 minutes until softened but not browned.
  8. Add your remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  9. Season to taste.
  10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
Notes
  1. We serve this in large bowls with some fresh crusty bread.
  2. If you don't have a slow cooker this can be easily adapted.
  3. Pre-heat your oven to 160 degrees C.
  4. Once your beef and bacon have browned in a large, flame-proof casserole dish remove and set aside.
  5. Fry onion and garlic as above.
  6. Then add the tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil.
  7. Add your remaining ingredients, return the beef to the dish and season to taste.
  8. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
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20g
protein
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Comments

  1. Otilia says

    January 22, 2015 at 09:06

    Oh my Jenny! I am on a diet and today I am eating only veg and fruits! This looks so yummy and comforting!

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      January 22, 2015 at 18:32

      It was delicious! It is not too high calorie either. I guess cutting out the bacon may help a bit.

      Reply
  2. sonyacisco says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:02

    Cant beat a good warming casserole on a cold day – I have perfected my veggie hotpot this winter, similar to yours – but with quorn steak strips and a layer of sliced potatoes on top!

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      January 22, 2015 at 18:33

      Sounds lovely…and I love a ‘hotpot’ topping on stews, mmmmmm.

      Reply
  3. polkadotfamily says

    January 22, 2015 at 17:50

    Sounds delicious, perfect winter warmer especially if you have been out all day.

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      January 22, 2015 at 18:33

      That’s what I really love about the slow cooker, that I can just leave it running, come home and it is all ready to go when we are.

      Reply
  4. jennypaulin says

    January 22, 2015 at 18:20

    mmmm i love a good stew x

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      January 22, 2015 at 18:39

      Me too. I think it’s my Irish blood 😉

      Reply
  5. Aly says

    February 1, 2015 at 08:58

    Hi Jenny.Thanks for linking up to Slow Cooker Sunday.Sorry for not being over sooner.I’ll be promoting your recipe today.

    Reply

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