Beef Casserole with Mustard Croutons
A warming slow-cooked casserole with winter vegetables, beer and mustard with a crunchy cheesy crouton bread topping.
prep time
10 mins
cook time
2 hours
serves
4 people
Ingredients
- 450g lean braising or stewing cubes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 sticks celery, cut into chunks
- ½ small swede, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 600ml English beer or stock
- 1 tablespoon English mustard
- 2 tablespoons prepared gravy granules
For the Topping:
- ½ French stick, cut into thin slices
- 50g butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 teaspoon English Mustard
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170°C, 150°C Fan, Gas Mark 3.
- Heat the oil in a pan and cook the beef cubes for 4-5 minutes until browned. Transfer to an ovenproof casserole dish and add the celery, carrots, swede, and parsnips. Pour over the English beer or stock and the English mustard. Cover and place in a preheated oven for approximately 2 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Meanwhile make the topping; cut the French stick into thick slices. Mix together the butter with the Wholegrain mustard and the English mustard and spread over the bread.
- Ten minutes before the end of cooking time thicken the casserole with the gravy granules and place the mustard croutons on top. Cook uncovered for remaining cooking time.
- Serve the casserole and croutons with mashed potato and seasonal green vegetables.
