My Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole is a lighter slow-cooked beef casserole you can enjoy in the Summer months too!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Heather says
August 8, 2019 at 6:43 pmTried 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!
Nicole says
April 28, 2019 at 1:45 amThis 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!
Claire says
August 6, 2018 at 6:35 amHi
Can you substitute the plain flour for a low gluten or gluten free flour like spelt or buckwheat?
Thanks
Claire
Chris Corbishley says
September 7, 2018 at 11:44 amHi 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
Katy says
May 28, 2018 at 6:14 pmI too love a casserole, whatever the time of year. This lighter version is great, another hit with the family.
Ina says
March 14, 2017 at 6:42 amWe love this casserole! We did substitute the guiness with red wine and added some broccoli! Very very yummy!!!
plasterer bristol says
November 14, 2016 at 4:46 pmSounds so good. Thanks for sharing. simon.
Vicky Smith says
July 12, 2016 at 8:05 pmJust had this for dinner, another great meal.
My family have loved all of your recipes.
samosastreetblog says
July 6, 2016 at 11:18 pmSummer Slow Cooker recipes are the best way to keep kitchen cool and save time.
Nicky Corbishley says
July 11, 2016 at 6:54 pmAbsolutely 🙂