Party Beef Casserole Recipe

By dette

Round steak is economical and delicious. That's why I was thrilled to find the recipe for this comforting meal-in-one casserole. With a salad and rolls, it's an inexpensive, hearty dinner. -Kelly Hardgrave, Hartman, Arkansas

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 3 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• Paprika

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 120mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
•In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add beef in batches; shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat in oil until meat is no longer pink. Place beef and drippings in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.
•In the same skillet, add the water, broth, garlic, onion, thyme and rosemary; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes; stir in mushrooms. Pour over meat; stir to coat.
•Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beef is tender. Sprinkle peas over meat. Spread potatoes evenly over top. Brush with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes longer. Yield: 6-8 servings.




Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 314 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 666 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Party Beef Casserole in Taste of Home August/September 1996, p25
Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.