Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole Recipe
Indulge in a flavorful Slow Cooked SUMMER Beef Casserole. This dish features tender braising beef, Guinness, and vibrant summer vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini. Ideal for a hearty meal, it's easy to prepare and perfect for any summer gathering. Keywords: slow cooked summer beef casserole, braising beef recipe, summer casserole, Guinness beef stew.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker)
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 600 g (1.3 lbs) braising beef, chopped into chunks
- 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 330 ml (11 oz) Guinness or other ale
- 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) 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
- ¼ red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- Cooked couscous (Ainsley Harriott's Spice Sensation recommended)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat the braising beef chunks in flour, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the beef in the skillet, then transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, Guinness, and beef stock to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the chopped red and green bell peppers and courgette/zucchini.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and thinly sliced red onion.
- Serve with cooked couscous.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can sear the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg