Beef Casserole
Serves 6
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons oil
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 rashers bacon, trimmed and diced
750g chuck steak, diced
4 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
I cup beef stock
1 cup red wine
250g mushrooms, sliced
1. Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan and then add the onions, garlic and the rashers of bacon. Cook ingredients together until onions have softened.
2. Toss the meat lightly in the fl our and then add to the onion mixture, cooking the meat until lightly browned.
3. Transfer meat mixture to the slow cooker and add remaining ingredients, ensure that all the ingredients are thoroughly stirred.
4. Cover with lid and cook on high 4-5 hours or until meat is soft and tender.
5. Serve with steamed rice.