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Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole

Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole featuring tender beef and creamy mushroom sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying the beef and onions
  • 1500 grams Braising Beef Cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 3 tablespoons Plain (All-Purpose) Flour For coating and thickening
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Use freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1 large Onion Peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Purée Contributes richness to the sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Brandy or Whisky Infuses depth into the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Boosts umami flavor
  • 1000 milliliters Beef Stock Essential for braising
  • 300 grams Chestnut Mushrooms Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour Optional for thickening
  • 120 milliliters Double (Heavy) Cream Adds creaminess
  • 1 small bunch Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. Add vegetable oil to your Dutch oven and heat over medium-high. Brown beef chunks for about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Remove beef and sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour, salt, and pepper over onions and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add tomato purée, stirring constantly until well combined.
  6. Pour in brandy, deglazing the pot for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Return beef to the pot with Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Stir in mushrooms.
  8. Cover and transfer to the oven. Slow cook for 2 to 3 hours.
  9. For a thicker sauce, mix cornflour with cold water and stir in after 2 hours.
  10. Stir in double cream 10 minutes before serving.
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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