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Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole

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My Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole is a lighter slow-cooked beef casserole you can enjoy in the Summer months too!

Slow Cooked Summer Beef Casserole. Fall-apart meat with crunchy veg and parmesan. Serve it with couscous for an even lighter feel.

Anytime I decide to make a casserole after the month of March you can guarantee that by the time I set it on the table the sun will be blazing outside. The birds will be singing, neighbours will be mowing their lawns, and Chris will be either looking pointedly at the barbecue, or rolling his eyeballs at me.

Just like the days you actually remember to take you new sunglasses out and it rains all day.

My warming, comforting casserole = the assurance of sunshine.

Slow Cooked Summer Beef Casserole. Fall-apart meat with crunchy veg and parmesan. Serve it with couscous for an even lighter feel.

But I really really like casseroles!

I’d happily eat a stodgy meat-potato-saucy casserole any time of the year, but I suppose it is a bit ridiculous when everybody else is eating lovely light salads and stir frys.
So I decided to de-winter my favourite beef casserole!

The addition of a little garlic, plus some crunchy veg and a sprinkling of parmesan makes SUCH a difference. Even better – serve it with warm couscous. I use either plain couscous cooked in a little stock, or a spicy flavoured couscous.

Slow Cooked Summer Beef Casserole. Fall-apart meat with crunchy veg and parmesan. Serve it with couscous for an even lighter feel.

Delish 🙂

No more rolling of eyeballs a the dinner table with this summer casserole!

The Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole Recipe:

Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole

Slow Cooked Summer Beef Casserole. Fall-apart meat with crunchy veg and parmesan. Serve it with couscous for an even lighter feel.
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Nicky Corbishley

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 600 g braising beef chopped into chunks
  • 2 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 330 ml Guinness or other ale
  • 300 ml beef stock
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small courgette/zucchini chopped into chunks
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

To Serve:

  • Freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/4 red onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • Cooked couscous If I'm going for a flavoured couscous, I like Ainsley Harriott's Spice Sensation with this meal
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160c/325f.
  • Heat the oil on a medium-high heat in a dutch oven or other heavy based pan. Place the beef in a bowl or bag and add the flour, salt and pepper. Toss together to coat, then add the beef to the pan. Brown the meat all over (should take about 6-8 minutes).
  • Add the garlic,stir and cook for one minute, then add the Guinness and stock. Bring to the boil, stir and place a lid on the pan. Place int he oven and cook for 3 hours (check every hour and top up with a splash of water if needed).
  • After 3 hours add in the in chopped peppers and courgette. Place the lid on and place back in the oven for 5 minutes. This should ensure the veg stays crunchy but is warmed through.
  • Take out of the oven and, sprinkle on the parmesan, parsley and red onion slices, then serve with warm cous cous.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional Information is per serving, without the serving suggestion of couscous.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 487mg20%
Potassium 814mg23%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1315IU26%
Vitamin C 79.6mg96%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Slow Cooked Summer Beef Casserole. Fall-apart meat with crunchy veg and parmesan. Serve it with couscous for an even lighter feel.

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  1. Heather says

    August 8, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    Tried this recipe tonight and was a big success with my Guinness-loving husband!
    Have you tried it in your slow cooker instead of the oven before? Any idea on recommended cooking times?
    Thanks!

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  2. Nicole says

    April 28, 2019 at 1:45 am

    This was fantastic! I made the recipe exactly as written and loved the tasty of the beef with all the crunchy vegetables. I was disappointed when we eventually at it all. Will certainly be making again in the future!

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  3. Claire says

    August 6, 2018 at 6:35 am

    Hi

    Can you substitute the plain flour for a low gluten or gluten free flour like spelt or buckwheat?

    Thanks

    Claire

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    • Chris Corbishley says

      September 7, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Hi Claire,

      Yes you can replace the flour with gluten free flour, that should work just fine. If you are gluten intolerant and are making this one then make sure the ale and stock you use are also gluten free.

      Please let us know how you get on with the recipe.

      Thanks

      Chris & Nicky

      Reply

  4. Katy says

    May 28, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    I too love a casserole, whatever the time of year. This lighter version is great, another hit with the family.

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  5. Ina says

    March 14, 2017 at 6:42 am

    We love this casserole! We did substitute the guiness with red wine and added some broccoli! Very very yummy!!!

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