Mary Berry Beef Casserole

This delicious Mary Berry Beef Casserole is a warm and hearty meal that’s perfect for family dinners. It’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, featuring tender beef and a rich sauce. You can easily customize it using common ingredients and enjoy it with crispy bread or fresh vegetables on the side!

This Beef Casserole Recipe Is From Simple Comforts Cookbook by Mary Berry

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 kg braising beef, cut into 2 cm (¾ in) cubes
• 2 red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1–2 fresh green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
• 350 ml good beef stock
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• ½ tsp light muscovado sugar
• 2 x 400 g tins of black-eyed beans, drained (add when reheating)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Cook Beef Casserole:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C/140°C fan/Gas 3.
2. Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or ovenproof casserole dish. Add the braising beef in batches and brown it on all sides until golden. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the sliced onions, diced green pepper, crushed garlic, and chopped chillies. Fry for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the cumin and sweet smoked paprika, cooking for another 30 seconds.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, tomato purée, and light muscovado sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then season with salt and pepper, and stir for a couple of minutes.
5. Bake: Return the browned beef to the pan, cover with a lid, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 1½ to 2 hours until the beef is tender. Stir in the black-eyed beans 30 minutes before the end of cooking.

Recipe Tips

• Brown the Beef Well: Take your time to brown the beef properly before cooking. This step adds rich flavor to the casserole. Brown in batches if needed to avoid steaming.
• Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh onions, garlic, and chillies will make a big difference in taste. Always opt for the freshest vegetables available for the best flavor.
• Adjust Spice Level: If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the number of chillies or omit them entirely. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat if desired.
• Check the Liquid: If the casserole looks dry while cooking, add a splash more beef stock. It should be saucy, but not too watery, to keep the meat tender.
• Let It Rest: Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes after taking it out of the oven. This helps the flavors meld together and makes it easier to serve.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Put leftover beef casserole in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Put leftover beef casserole in a freezer-safe container. Seal it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. When you want to eat it, thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: To reheat leftover beef casserole, warm it in a saucepan over low heat or cover and heat in the oven at 320°F for10 minutes until hot, adding beef stock if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 512g)

• Calories: 782
• Total Fat: 48g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 206mg
• Sodium: 401mg
• Potassium: 1389mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 49g

Try More Mary Berry Recipes:

• Mary Berry Beef Cannelloni
• Mary Berry Beef Cobbler
• Mary Berry Beef Ragu
• Mary Berry Autumn Beef Pie With Filo Crust
• Mary Berry Mini Beef Wellington