Rustic Beef Casserole (Spicy) Recipe

Name: Rustic Beef Casserole (Spicy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g beef, cut into chunks (I used skirt but any stewing beef will do); 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, slightly crushed; 12 large courgette, large chunks; 12 large bell pepper, large chunks; 12-1 glass red wine; 500 g new potatoes, cut in two; mixed herbs; bay leaf; salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste); dried chili (to taste); 1 vegetable stock, cube; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

Servings: persons

500 g beef, cut into chunks (I used skirt but any stewing beef will do)
1 large onion, roughly chopped
5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, slightly crushed
12 large courgette, large chunks
12 large bell pepper, large chunks
12-1 glass red wine
500 g new potatoes, cut in two
mixed herbs
bay leaf
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
dried chili (to taste)
1 vegetable stock, cube
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

1
In a pan fry/seal-off the beef until nice and brown, a little bit crispy.
2
Remove beef from the pan into a large pot.
3
Add onions to the pan and fry them in the juices from the beef.
4
When the onions are getting soft, add the garlic.
5
When all the juices are gone and they are just about to burn, add onions and galic to large pot, with the beef.
6
Add to the pot: 4 large glasses of water.
7
1/2 to 1 large glass of red wine.
8
stock cube.
9
mixed herbs.
10
salt and pepper.
11
dried chillies.
12
bay leaf.
13
Put the lid on the pot and simmer for 2 hours.
14
After 2 hours, add to the pot: courgette.
15
bell pepper.
16
chopped new potatoes.
17
tin of chopped tomatoes.
18
Cook again for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
19
(Some crusty bread and a cool beer go excellently with this dish).

704

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g beef, cut into chunks (I used skirt but any stewing beef will do), 1 large onion, roughly chopped, 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, slightly crushed, 12 large courgette, large chunks, and more.

Yes, Rustic Beef Casserole (Spicy) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Rustic Beef Casserole (Spicy)

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