Beef Casserole with Cheesy Herbed Crust

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:06:24 GMT

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 160c/140c fan/gas 3.

Step 2

2. Heat half the oil in a frying pan and brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes each side.

Step 3

3. Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in a casserole dish or ovenproof pan. Add the onions, garlic and rosemary, stir, then cover and cook for 10 minutes until softened. Transfer the browned beef from the frying pan to the casserole.

Step 4

4. Pour the red wine into the frying pan, heat and let it bubble for 1 minute, using a wooden spoon to scrape the pan.

Step 5

5. Tip the wine into the casserole dish, add the beef stock, season with 2 tsp black pepper, then bring to the boil. Cover and put in the oven to cook for 1 hour 45 minutes.

Step 6

6. Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing the butter, flour, cheese and parsley to form a rough crumble, then store in the fridge until needed.

Step 7

7. Remove the beef from the oven, then increase the temperature to 220c/200c fan/gas 7. Sprinkle the crumble over the meat, and return to the oven for a further 15-20 minutes, until the topping is crisp and golden brown.

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