Dad's Sunday Casserole..."beef With Beer" Recipe

Name: Dad's Sunday Casserole..."beef With Beer"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg stewing beef, cut into 2 . 5cm-3cm cubes (in Australia they call this boneless shin or gravy beef); 2 tablespoons oil; 6 whole baby onions, peeled; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 2 ½ cups beef stock; shake Worcestershire sauce; shake soy sauce; 1 (375 ml) bottle ale or 1 (375 ml) bottle beer or 1 (440 ml) can Guinness stout; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 180C Cut beef into 2.5cm-3cm cubes.
2
Season with salt and pepper, and add about 2 T. oil to beef and mix well.
3
Heat a large frypan over a medium-high heat.
4
Brown the beef in two or three batches.
5
Remove each batch and place it in a casserole dish.
6
Reduce heat in pan and add a little extra oil, add the onions and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stir occasionally.
7
Sprinkle in the flour and stir until the onion and garlic are coated.
8
Gradually pour the beef broth, stirring well.
9
Add the Worcestershire Sauce, soy sauce, beer, and brown sugar, stirring until the mixture boils.
10
Pour over the beef in the casserole dish and stir to combine.
11
Cover the casserole dish, place in the oven and cook until the beef is very tender, about 2-2 1/2 hours.
12
Stir every 40 minutes or so, adding water if needed to keep the ingredients just covered with liquid.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg stewing beef, cut into 2 . 5cm-3cm cubes (in Australia they call this boneless shin or gravy beef), 2 tablespoons oil, 6 whole baby onions, peeled, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Dad's Sunday Casserole..."beef With Beer" 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!

Dad's Sunday Casserole..."beef With Beer"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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