Beef Casserole With Tomato Balsamic Vinegar Food

BALSAMIC BRAISED BEEF

Steps:

• Tip the beef into a bowl, then pour over the balsamic vinegar. Mix well, then leave to marinate in the fridge for 1 hr.
• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 6. Put the beef stock, garlic, onion, carrots and herbs into a casserole dish with the beef and its marinade. Mix everything together, cover, then place in the oven. Cook for 2½ hrs until the beef is really tender, then leave to cool slightly.
• Tip the beef into a colander with a bowl underneath to catch the juices. Tip the liquid back into the casserole then, on the hob, bring to the boil until it starts to become a syrupy gravy. If you prefer your gravy thicker, add the cornflour and simmer, stirring, for 1 min more. Return the beef to the sauce and serve. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Place the beef on the sheet pan. Combine the mustard, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on the filet and brush it evenly over the top and sides. Sprinkle the cracked pepper evenly all over the meat.
• Roast the filet for 30 minutes exactly for medium-rare (25 minutes for rare and 35 minutes for medium). Remove the pan from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow the beef to rest on the pan for 10 minutes. Slice and serve hot or warm.
• Note: This recipe was doubled for this episode.

BEEF CASSEROLE WITH TOMATO & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat oil in large heavy based casserole dish over medium heat. Cook beef in batches for 5 - 6 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
• Return beef to pan. Add carrots and vinegar. Cook stirring for 2 minutes or until the vinegar is reduced slightly Stir in soup and stock. Cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours or until beef is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile cook the lentils according to packet directions. Drain. Add to beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Note: You could use a 400gm can of lentils, draioned and rinsed instead of dried lentils.

THE BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.

BALSAMIC BEEF STEW WITH VEGGIE MASH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/ gas 3. Heat the oil in a heavy-based ovenproof casserole, then fry the onions for about 8 mins, stirring, until golden. Add the beef and garlic, and stir-fry over a high heat until browned all over.
• Pour 500ml boiling water over the dried mushrooms in a bowl to briefly hydrate, then pour into the casserole with the liquid, and stir in the balsamic vinegar, tomato purée, bouillon and mustard. Pile in the carrots, chestnut mushrooms, thyme and some seasoning. Cover, then put in the oven for 3 hrs until the meat is tender. Towards the end of cooking, add a splash of water if the stew is looking dry.
• When the stew is nearly ready, make the mash. Boil the swede and potatoes together for 12-15 mins in a pan over a medium heat. Drain well, then mash with a grating of black pepper. Steam or boil half the broccoli for 5 mins until tender. 4 Serve half the stew with the cooked broccoli. The remaining stew will keep chilled for up to three days and frozen for up a month. Defrost thoroughly before reheating. Reheat the stew and mash in the microwave and steam or boil the remaining broccoli on the night to help preserve the vitamins.

CHEESY BEEF AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place rice and water in baking dish; stir to mix. Layer cooked beef, zucchini and tomato over rice. Pour soup over top. Cut 16x12-inch sheet of foil; spray with cooking spray. Cover dish with foil, sprayed side down.
• Bake 40 minutes. Uncover dish; sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.

VEAL WITH TOMATOES AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy flameproof casserole. Add the veal in batches and lightly brown over high heat, taking care not to crowd the meat in the pan. As the pieces are browned, remove them and place in a bowl.
• Add the remaining olive oil and the onion to the casserole, lower the heat and lightly brown the onion. Stir in 2/3 cup of the stock, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar and 1/2 cup of the tomatoes. Add 1 teaspoon of the rosemary leaves.
• Return the veal to the casserole along with any juices. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If necessary, add a little more stock during the cooking. The stew can be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for later use.
• Up to 2 hours before serving, reheat the stew. Stir in the remaining chopped tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and, if necessary, some additional stock. The stew should be quite moist. Add the remaining rosemary leaves, bring to a simmer and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside, covered, until ready to serve. Just before serving, bring the stew to a simmer again, then transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with the fresh rosemary sprigs.