Seaman'S Beef

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees C and oil a 2.5 liter oven proof casserole.

2. 2

   Heat half the oil in a heavy based frying pan. Fry the onions gently until soft, remove from pan.

3. 3

   Add the remaining oil and fry the meat in batches until browned.

4. 4

   Arrange a third of the potatoes on the bottom of the pan, then top with half of the meat and onions. Season with salt and pepper as you go.

5. 5

   Top with another third of potatoes, the rest of the beef and onions and season again. Finish with the last layer of potatoes.

6. 6

   Deglaze the fring pan used with the stock and beer, so that any flavour still in the pan won't be lost.

7. 7

   Pour over casserole, cover and bakefor 1 hour. remove the lid and bake a further 30 mins until potatoes are soft and crisp on top. Place under a hot grill to crisp the top if needed. serve hot sprinkled with parsley.

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