Recipe
Mediterranean Beef Casserole
This alternation has been created using our master casserole recipe, once you know the basics, you can switch ingredients to make a huge variety of casseroles, curries and stews!
- Serves 6
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cooking Time 180mins
Ingredients
- Serves 6
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160° fan-forced). Place beef in a large snap lock bag or dish, add half the oil, season and mix well.
- Heat a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in 2 or 3 batches, setting beef aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining oil. Add onion, carrot, celery and Tuscan seasoning. Cook, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle in flour, stir until vegetables are coated. Gradually pour in stock stirring well. Return beef to the pan with any juices and add tomatoes, stirring until the mixture boils.
- Cover casserole dish, place in oven and cook until beef is very tender (2 to 2 ½ hours), stirring occasionally, adding extra stock or water if necessary. Remove from oven, stir in chickpeas and baby spinach leaves and set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potato, green beans and flat leaf parsley.
Tips
- For an extra fresh finish, swap the Tuscan for 2 sprigs fresh thyme & 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Cannelloni beans can be substituted for chickpeas