Helen RandellNathan’s Awesome Casserole
August 15th 2008 11:00
The awesome casserole (or the casserole, as it will herewith be referred to) is a beef and bacon number with carrots, mushrooms, onion, red wine, brandy and stock.
To begin, brown around 500g-1kg of cubed beef (depending on how much you like your meat – I always put in less meat and increase the veggie quantity) and then set aside. Add two carrots, diced, one large onion, diced, 150g mushrooms, diced and 200g bacon, diced. You may also need a little oil. Then, stir the veggies for about 6 minutes until they begin to soften. Next sprinkle two tbsp of plain flour and stir for around 30 seconds, then add 1 tbsp of tomato paste, stir around 30 seconds. Next add ½ cup of red wine (and pour yourself a glass as well), 2 tbsp of brandy (you can pour yourself one of these as well if you want…) and three cups of chicken stock. Add one bay leaf. Cover the pot and bring to the boil. Simmer for approx 1 hour and 40 minutes, then uncover and simmer for another 30-40 minutes. You may want to add a little extra water at this stage depending on the consistency.
I like to serve this casserole with mashed potato and wilted spinach or green beans. A slice of crusty bread is also good.
This casserole is also excellent for freezing – so make a double quantity and put some away for a ‘I can’t be bothered cooking’ night.
PS This recipe was given to my by a friend at work, Nathan – hence the name.
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