Mary Berry Beef Casserole | British Chefs Table (2024)

Mary Berry Beef Casserole is made with stewing beef, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and peas, simmered in beef broth and red wine. It serves 6 and takes about 2.5 hours to prepare and cook, delivering a hearty, flavorful meal.

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Beef Casserole Recipe:

• Deep, Rich Flavors: The combination of seared beef, red wine (optional), and herbs like thyme creates a deeply flavorful sauce that enhances the overall taste of the casserole.
• Comforting and Satisfying: This casserole is the quintessential comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a hearty, satisfying meal to feed your soul as well as your stomach.
• One-Pot Wonder: Everything cooks in one pot, from browning the beef to simmering the vegetables and sauce, making cleanup a breeze and keeping your kitchen tidy.
• Perfect for Gatherings: It serves six, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or small gatherings. It’s also a dish that looks as good as it tastes, sure to impress guests.
• Nutritious: Packed with protein from the beef and loaded with vegetables, this casserole is a balanced meal that delivers on nutrition as well as taste.
• Leftovers Improve: Like many stewed dishes, the flavors in this casserole continue to develop overnight, so leftovers often taste even better the next day.

❓ What Is Mary Berry’s Beef Casserole Recipe?

Mary Berry’s Beef Casserole recipe features stewing beef, onions, carrots, and celery, enriched with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, simmered in a mixture of beef broth and optional red wine. Finished with peas and parsley, it’s a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting family dinner.

🥩 Mary Berry Beef Casserole Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) stewing beef, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional, can replace with extra beef broth)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🍲 How To Make Mary Berry Beef Casserole

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-proof pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until evenly browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for a minute, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Slowly add the beef broth and red wine, stirring constantly. Add the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Add the browned beef back into the pot. Stir to combine. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
7. Bake for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the frozen peas.
8. The residual heat will cook the peas sufficiently.Discard the bay leaves and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Browning the Beef: Don’t rush the browning process. Take your time to sear the beef well on all sides. This step adds a deep, rich flavor to the casserole.
• Deglazing: When adding the beef broth and wine, make sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. These bits are packed with flavor and will enhance the overall taste of your casserole.
• Thickening the Sauce: If you find the sauce too thin after baking, you can simmer the casserole on the stovetop for a few minutes with the lid off to reduce and thicken the sauce.
• Adding Freshness: Aside from parsley, consider adding a touch of fresh thyme or chives before serving to brighten up the dish.
• Cooking Time Adjustments: Depending on the type and cut of beef, cooking times may vary. Check the beef for tenderness after 1.5 hours to adjust cooking time if necessary.
• Resting Before Serving: Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes after taking it out of the oven. This allows the flavors to meld together even better.

🍛 What To Serve With Beef Casserole?

Serve beef casserole with Mashed Potatoes, Fried Rice, or White Bread to soak up the rich sauce complement it with a Caesar Salad, Carrot Chutney, or Pesto Rice for added texture and freshness creating a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Beef Casserole?

• Refrigerator: Cool leftovers beef casserole completely then transfer it into an airtight container store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Freezer: Place cooled portions of leftovers beef casserole in freezer-safe containers or bags freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Beef Casserole?

• In The Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) place leftovers beef casserole in an oven-safe dish, cover with aluminum foil to prevent drying out and heat for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly warmed through.
• In the Microwave: Transfer leftovers beef casserole to a microwave-safe container cover it loosely to retain moisture and heat on medium power stirring occasionally until heated through usually about 3-5 minutes depending on the amount.

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Mary Berry Beef Casserole Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 823
• Fat: 74g
• Saturated Fat: 30g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 33g
• Cholesterol: 160
• Sodium: 796mg
• Potassium: 595mg
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Sugar: 0.02g
• Protein: 36g
• Calcium: 25mg