Beef Casserole Base
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat a large pan.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Add remaining oil and steak in batches until all the meat is browned.
- Put the meat aside on a plate.
- Heat reserved oil and add the onions and garlic.
- Cook until onions are soft and lightly browned.
- Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until browned.
- Gradually add the stock and bay leaves, stirring to blend.
- Return the meat and any meat juices on the plate to the pan.
- Simmer, covered for 1 1/4 hours.
- Discard bay leaves and divide meat base into 3 equal portions.
- 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
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).