Ingredients
1 kg chuck or boneless shin/gravy beef, cut into 3 cm pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large brown onion, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 large fennel bulb, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons plain flour
2 cups (500 ml) beef stock
1 x 400 g can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small bunch silverbeet, with stems trimmed and leaves shredded
1/3 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions
1-Season the 1 kg of beef with half the olive oil and brown it in batches in a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat until golden.
2-Remove the beef and cook the onion, carrot, celery, and fennel in the remaining oil for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
3-Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of plain flour over the vegetables and stir to coat, then gradually add 2 cups of beef stock while stirring to avoid lumps.
4-Return the beef and its juices to the pan, then add the diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and thyme sprigs, and bring everything to a boil.
5-Cover the dish and cook in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally and adding extra stock or water if the mixture gets too thick.
6-Stir in the shredded silverbeet, cover, and let it stand for 10 minutes to wilt the greens.
7-Finally, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with mashed potato and steamed green beans for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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๐ Brown meat in small batches for better flavor and color.
๐ฅฌ Substitute silverbeet with English or baby spinach if preferred.
๐ถ๏ธ Add chili flakes for a spicier casserole variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising and oven-cooking
- Cuisine: British-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
