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Chunky Beef Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and flavorful beef casserole perfect for comforting dinners. Tender beef combined with vegetables in a rich sauce makes this dish a family favorite.

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

  • 900 g braising steak, cubed
  • 2 pieces onions, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 pieces carrots, roughly chopped
  • 300 g butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp sweetener (e.g., Sukrin Gold or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 360 ml beef stock
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped (for garnish)

salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 160°C. Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in batches over high heat using spray oil. Deglaze pan with a splash of stock.
  • Add vegetables, bay leaf, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener. Stir in tomato paste, stock, vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer briefly.
  • Return beef to the dish, cover, and cook in the oven for 1.5 hours until tender. Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
  • Check seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Beef