HEEEELLLLLLLPPPPPP!!!!! beef casserole please!!

[manuka]

I made a beef casserole today and it was shit. Really tough!
Does anyone know how to make a delicious beef casserole where the meat is really tender and juicy and melt in the mouth???
What cut of meat is best for this? What temp and how long etc etc

I normally use stewing steak. Cut into chunks, add veg and cook slowly in good gravy. I normally start off on the hob and then put it in an oven dish and cook all day.

The one I make is beef in beer. Coat beef in flour. Fry and remove from the saucepan. Fry onions. Put beef back and pour in loads of Guinness or pale ale. Leave for hours. Never fails.

I buy braising steak from my local butcher, let it cook for at least 3 hours, I am lucky enough to have an aga so I can let it go all day.

yes, slow cooking is the key. You can use any cut - brisket or rib particularly good (but not the cheapest).

isn't it the wrong season though?

use shin

stewing steak / braising steak

brown it, fry off onions, maybe some garlic
stick it in casserole pot with carrots / veg / pulses whatever you fancy
bit of stock or stock and tomatoes or guiness
bit of mixed herbs

slam in oven for about 3 hours on low heat

Chunks of stewing steak, flour & brown in frying pan. Transfer to casserole with lots of onion & any peeled, chunked root veg you may have.

Pour over stock/beer/red wine to cover.

In oven at 150 & forget about it for at least 3 hours!

Brilliant! Thanks folks!! x x x

Get yourself a slow cooker, they are really cheap now. You can leave it all day on low and that's what makes the cheapest meat tastes like its melting in your mouth. You can use a schwartz mix, jar or use a recipe from a book!