Beef, Red Wine and Chilli Casserole-Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Beef, Red Wine and Chilli Casserole-Stew recipe for a hearty meal
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2h 30 min

Ready In

2h 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

50 g butter
1 kg beef , braising
1 onion , large brown , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 large chili , seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 can tomatoes , chopped
250 ml wine , dry red
250 ml beef stock
1/2 teaspoon pepper , course black
salt , to season
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
508
Sugar
8g
Fat
32g
This Beef, Red Wine and Chilli Casserole-Stew recipe is a perfect dish for any meat lover. The combination of beef, red wine and chilli creates rich and hearty flavours that melt in your mouth. The dish hails from France, where it is known as beef bourguignon, but with the addition of chilli, it makes it a more global dish. Served with mashed potatoes or crusty bread, it is a perfect option for warming up on a winter evening. The dish is relatively easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great choice for dinner parties.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan)/180°C/gas mark 4.
2.In a large, oven-proof casserole dish with a tight fitting lid, melt the butter over a medium heat.
3.Cut the beef into large chunks and add to the dish. Brown the meat for a few minutes on each side, then remove from the dish with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4.Add the chopped onions to the dish and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
5.Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 2 minutes.
6.Stir in the Dijon mustard, tinned tomatoes, red wine, beef stock, black pepper and a pinch of salt.
7.Return the beef to the dish and stir well to combine all ingredients.
8.Bring to the boil then cover and transfer to the oven and cook for 2 - 2 1/2 hours until the meat is meltingly tender.
9.Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the casserole and serve hot, with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

PROS

This beef, red wine and chilli casserole-stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for colder days.

The combination of wine and beef produces savoury and rich flavours.

The dish can be prepared ahead and kept in the fridge, making it a great choice for dinner parties.

CONS

This recipe requires oven-proof casserole dish with a tight fitting lid, which might not be available in every kitchen.

The cooking time is long, which could be a drawback for those who are short of time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is high in protein and iron, which helps to support the growth and repair of muscles in the body.
The chilli in the recipe contains capsaicin, which is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help to reduce pain in the body.
Red wine, in moderation, has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease.

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