Basic Beef Slow Cooker Casserole Recipe

Name: Basic Beef Slow Cooker Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 kg blade steak, trimmed and cubed; 2 onions, chopped; 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled in 1 cup of hot water; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 parsnip, sliced; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 bouquet garni; 30 g soft butter; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
2
Pat steak cubes dry with a paper towel and add to pan, brown on all sides.
3
Add onion to pan and saute until soft.
4
Place the stock in to the slow cooker along with the meat and onion mixture, add the sliced carrots and parsnip, salt and pepepr and bouquet garni.
5
Cook for approximately 7-8 hours on low or 6-7 on high.
6
Remove bouquet garni.
7
Blend the butter and flour together thoroughly and stir into the hot casserole a dab at a time to thicken.
8
Serve with creamy hot mashed potatoes (or rice) and garnish with the parsley.

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 kg blade steak, trimmed and cubed, 2 onions, chopped, 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled in 1 cup of hot water, and more.

Yes, Basic Beef Slow Cooker Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Beef Slow Cooker Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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