Steak Casserole

This very slow cooking method will produce meat that will melt in your mouth.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 600  g beef round steak (4 small steaks)
• 2  tablespoons cornflour
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  Vegeta, natur (or similar spice mixture)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1  bay leaf
• 350  g onions, sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 400  ml  beef stock, from 1/2 cube

Directions

1. Coat each steak with corn flour mixed with Vegeta Natur. Brown the meat in 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Transfer the meat to an ovenproof casserole dish with a well fitting lid.
2. Sprinkle the thyme over the meat and add the bay leaf.
3. Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan and fry the onions and the garlic until they turn a rich brown.
4. Stir in the flour and slowly add the stock, constantly stirring to make a smooth sauce.
5. Pour this over the meat and cover. Cook in the oven 160˚C for about 2 hours. Do not remove the lid before the cooking time is over.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes and green vegetables of your choice.