Zesty Beef Casserole Recipes

ZESTY BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 4 ingredients. Scramble-fry for about 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Drain.
• Add tomatoes with juice. Stir. Transfer to ungreased 3 quart (3 L) casserole.
• Add next 7 ingredients. Stir. Bake, covered, in 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 hour, stirring once at halftime, until noodles are tender but firm.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for another 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Garnish with olives.

SPICY BEEF STEW WITH BEANS & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Season meat, then cook about one-third over a high heat for 10 mins until browned. Tip onto a plate and repeat with 2 tbsp of oil and rest of the meat.
• Add a splash of water and scrape pan to remove bits. Add ½ tbsp oil. Turn heat down, fry onion and garlic until softened. Return meat to the pan, add flour and stir for 1 min. Add treacle, cumin, tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hr 45 mins. Stir occasionally and check that the meat is covered with liquid.
• Add peppers and beans, and cook for a further 15 mins. The stew can now be cooled and kept in the fridge for 2 days, or frozen for 1 month. Serve in bowls, with sour cream, coriander and cornbread.

SPICY BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160 ºC (325 ºF).
• Spray a fairly large ovenproof dish with non-stick spray.
• Fry the beef cubes in oil until golden brown.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Transfer to the dish.
• Fry the onions in a little oil until soft and translucent.
• Add the tomatoes.
• Season with sugar, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric and stir-fry for a few minutes Add to the meat and mix.
• Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and pour over the meat mixture.
• Mix, cover and bake in an ovenfor about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
• Lovely with Rice or Mashed Potatoes.