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2 sticks Celerythickly sliced
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1 Onionchopped
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2 Carrotsbig, halved lengthways then very chunkily sliced
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5 Bay leaf
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2 sprigs Fresh thyme1 whole and 1 leaves picked
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1 tbsp Vegetable oil
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1 tbsp Butter
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2 tbsp Plain flour
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2 tbsp Tomato puree
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 Beef stock cubes
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2.5 cups Waterboiled
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1.9 lb Beefstewing beef, cut into nice large chunks
Beef & Vegetable Casserole
This Beef & Vegetable Casserole is a perfect dish to feed a crowd this St Patrick’s Day. It is a one of my Irish granny’s classic recipes. Tender beef, cooked low and slow with carrots, celery and onion. No fancy ingredients required, but sometimes I think the simple recipes are the ones that can be most satisfying. Wouldn’t you agree?
This recipe not only contains simple ingredients, it is really easy to make too. Start by placing all your vegetables in a casserole dish. Cook on the stove with some butter and olive oil until the veggies soften. Then add flour and tomato puree and the secret ingredient: Worcestershire sauce. Top up with water and stir in the beef chunks. Cook in the oven until the meat is tender and falling apart.
To make Beef & Vegetable Casserole, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Beef & Vegetable Casserole
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Heat ovenPreheat the oven to 320 °F. |
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10
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Place veggies in a casserole dishPlace 2 thickly sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped onion, 2 sliced carrots, 5 bay leaves and 1 whole sprig of thyme in an ovenproof casserole dish along with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until soft. |
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3
Done
2
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Add flourStir in 2 tablespoons of flour until it is fully incorporated with the vegetables. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato purée, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and 2 crumbled stock cubes to the dish. |
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4
Done
5
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Pour in water and add beefPour 600ml of hot water into the dish and add 850g of stewing beef. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. |
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5
Done
2h 30m
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Cook in the ovenCover the dish and cook the casserole in the oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes. |
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6
Done
30
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Remove lid and continue cookedRemove the lid from the dish. Continue to cook the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes to 1 hour. |
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7
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2
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ServeServe this casserole in large bowls, garnished with thyme leaves. I usually have some steamed or boiled/mashed potatoes on the side. |
