Beef Casserole Base

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 kg beef chuck steaks, chopped
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 liters beef stock
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan.
  2. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  3. Add remaining oil and steak in batches until all the meat is browned.
  4. Put the meat aside on a plate.
  5. Heat reserved oil and add the onions and garlic.
  6. Cook until onions are soft and lightly browned.
  7. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until browned.
  8. Gradually add the stock and bay leaves, stirring to blend.
  9. Return the meat and any meat juices on the plate to the pan.
  10. Simmer, covered for 1 1/4 hours.
  11. Discard bay leaves and divide meat base into 3 equal portions.
  12. These can be frozen for up to 3 months and are used as the bases for Red Wine Casserole, Mexican Casserole and Diane Style Casserole.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

487 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 26.1g 33% DV
Carbs 56.9g 21% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 399mg 17% DV
Potassium 296.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 31mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 285.8mcg 32% DV
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 231.3mg 18% DV
Iron 13.6mg 76% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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