Excellent Beef Casserole
A home-kitchen version of excellent beef casserole, written step by step so it's easy to follow built around good beef and pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 lb. boneless round steak, cut into cubes
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 c. water
- 14 oz. can beef broth
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp. dried minced onion
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1/4 tsp. crushed dried rosemary
- 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms (or canned)
- 2 c. frozen peas, thawed or 1 can whole kernel corn drained
- 3 c. mashed potatoes (mashed with milk & butter)
- 1 Tbsp. butter/margarine, melted
- Paprika
Method
In a large resealable bag combine flour, salt & pepper;
add beef cubes and shake to coat.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef in oil.
Place beef and dripping in a greased shallow 2 1/2 qt. baking dish.
To skillet add water, broth, garlic, onion, thyme and rosemary; bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms.
Pour over meat;
mix well.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is tender.
Sprinkle corn or peas over meat.
Spread potatoes evenly over top.
Brush with butter;
sprinkle with paprika.
Bake 15-20 minutes longer.
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Great with homemade dinner rolls and a salad.
