Beef and Ale Casserole
Serves: 4
Ingredients
To make Beef and Ale Casserole, you'll need:
- 3 tbsp. plain flour
- 750g leg of beef, or diced braising steak
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, cut into big wedges
- 375g carrots, cut into big chunks
- 200g parsnips, cut into large chunks
- 500ml strong ale
- 3 tsp. fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Method
- Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3 or 170°C.
- Place the flour onto a dinner plate.
- Lightly dust beef in the flour.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into a big frying pan on a medium heat and fry the beef for 2-3 minutes on each side until its brown all over.
- Pop the meat onto a plate and place aside.
- Repeat with the remaining meat, adding more oil if needed.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a frying pan on medium heat and sauté the onions, carrots and parsnips for 5 minutes.
- Throw the beef and vegetables into an ovenproof casserole dish and pour in the ale.
- Scatter on the thyme and bay leaf.
- Pop on the lid and cook in the oven for 1 hour, until the meat is cooked through.
- Serve alone as a stew, or with some tasty mash!
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 613 | Total Fat 22.4g | Saturated Fat 5.2g | Carbohydrates 34.1g | Fibre 5.4g | Protein 60.3g
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