Hearty Beef Casserole

Cozy up with a bowl of this irresistible Hearty Beef Casserole, a one-pot comfort food classic that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef stew meat are slow-cooked with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes in a rich, savory broth infused with red wine, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. This delicious casserole is baked to perfection in the oven, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth meat and perfectly mingled flavors. Finished with a handful of sweet peas for a burst of color and freshness, this easy-to-prepare dinner is ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Serve it steaming hot with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices, and you’ve got a soul-warming dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Hearty Beef Casserole, beef casserole recipe, comfort food, one-pot meals, slow-cooked beef.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 2 large russet potatoes, diced
• 1 cup flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 2

In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Toss the beef stew meat with the flour, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the pieces are well-coated.

Step 4

Brown the beef in batches in the hot oil until well-seared on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot, stir well and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well with the vegetables.

Step 9

Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 10

Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 11

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.

Step 12

Bake for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well blended.

Step 13

Remove the pot from the oven, stir in the frozen peas, and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Remove the bay leaf before serving and enjoy the hearty, comforting beef casserole.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2874.4 grams (2874.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3908

Total Fat 168.10g	216%
Saturated Fat 59.80g	299%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 817mg	272%
Sodium 4973mg	216%
Total Carbohydrate 258.50g	94%
Dietary Fiber 27.50g	98%
Total Sugars 29.50g
Protein 279.60g	559%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 525mg	40%
Iron 41mg	230%
Potassium 7469mg	159%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 28.2%