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Creamy whiskey and black beer beef casserole

Rich, creamy and elegant for the depths of winter

4 - 6

Serves

20 mins

Prep Time

4 hrs

Cook Time

Andrew Clarke

Recipe author

Andrew Clarke

Loaded with aromatics, the depth of the whiskey and beer are countered with the cream and honey to result in a stunning, rich casserole that the whole family will love.

Recipe is courtesy of Greenlea Butchers Shop

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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500g Quality Mark diced beef

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50ml canola oil

for frying

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35g butter

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300g button mushrooms

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6 garlic cloves

crushed

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6 shallots

thinly sliced

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1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme

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6 pearl onions

whole and peeled

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1/2 tsp chopped tarragon

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500ml beef bone broth

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150ml beer

black or dark beer

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1kg baby potatoes

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50ml olive oil

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200ml cream

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4 Tbsp whiskey

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2 Tbsp honey

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2 Tbsp crisp fried shallots

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1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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1 Tbsp finely chopped chives

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seasonal vegetables

Method

Method

1

In either a heavy - based pan or hob - safe casserole dish, brown the seasoned diced beef with a little oil, then remove from the pan. Do this in two batches.

2

In the same pan, add butter, whole mushrooms, garlic, shallots, thyme and pearl onions. Cook over a medium/high heat, to give them some colour.

3

Add the beef back into the pan and reduce by three quarters.

4

Add in the tarragon, beer and bone broth, bring to a boil, then cover and leave to simmer gently for 2 ½ hours.

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Stir occasionally and top up with a little water or bone broth if needed. The beef should be just covered with liquid.

6

Preheat the oven to 200 º C.

7

Boil the potatoes in salted water. Once cooked, drain and spread on a lined baking tray.

8

Crush the cooked potatoes with the bottom of a cup, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

9

Bake in the oven for approximately 25 minutes, until crispy.

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Once the beef is tender, add in the cream, whiskey and honey. Bring to a boil then season with salt and pepper.

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Finish with chopped parsley and chives. Sprinkle with fried shallots and serve with crispy crushed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Nutrition Information per Serving (591g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves. Keep this meal just for occasions as it is high in saturated fat, sugar, and sodium. Serve with a side of vegetables to help balance the meal.

Energy

2748kJ (657 kcal)

Protein

25.8g

Total Fat

40.3g

Saturated Fat

15.5g

Carbs

36.6g

Dietary Fibre

5.4g

Sodium

259mg

Iron

3.4mg

Zinc

3.8mg

Vitamin B12

0.4µg