An easy recipe for Beef Casserole all cooked together in the slow cooker. Delicious and so warming, perfect for an Autumn or Winter evening.
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It's that time of year to drag out and dust off your slow cooker.
We tend to ignore our slow cookers during the warmer months but September is the perfect time to get re-acquainted for a few reasons.
Why I Love My Slow Cooker!
1. As the weather starts to cool down I begin craving proper comfort food and the slow cooker is the perfect appliance for these kind of recipes.
2. The kids are back to school and I'm back into my work routine. My slow cooker makes midweek family meals so easy. Just chuck all the ingredients in it in the morning and by late afternoon you have a delicious dinner ready to serve up.
Do You Need To Fry The Meat Before Adding It To The Slow Cooker?
For this recipe I fried the beef quickly before adding it to the slow cooker.
This isn't essential and you can add it straight to the slow cooker if you are short on time. But it does help to intensify the rich flavour of the meat.
Slow Cooker Recommendation
I absolutely love this Slow Cooker because you can remove the inner pot and use it on the hob.
This means you can sear the meat in the dish that you slow cook it in so there's less washing up!
Once browned, the beef and any juices are added to the slow cooker and it's left to cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
I like to serve it with mashed potato as it helps to soak up all that wonderful juice.
Getting kids to eat recipes like this beef casserole can sometimes be a bit of a struggle but I find that the simple addition of just a sprinkle of grated cheese on top helps them to start those first few bites.
And it really does taste delicious!
If you try my Slow Cooker Beef Casserole recipe please do leave me a comment and a star rating below.
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And here's some more super easy Slow Cooker recipes that you might like to try this winter:
Slow Cooker Meatball Gnocchi Soup
Slow Cooker Beef Casserole
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Slow Cooker Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Description
An easy recipe for Beef Casserole all cooked together in the slow cooker. Delicious and so warming, perfect for an Autumn or Winter evening.
Ingredients
- 0.5 tbsp oil
- 500g / 17.5oz diced beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 200ml / 1 cup water
- 1 red wine or beef stock pot
- 2 tbsp gravy granules
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the beef. Cook for a few minutes until all sides have browned.
- Add the beef, along with any pan juices, to the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
- Serve with mashed potato.
Notes
This recipe is perfect to make in bulk. The leftovers can be kept in a sealed container for up to 2 days or frozen. To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and heat until piping hot throughout.
Kelsey says
With the red wine how much do I use? As it only says 1 red wine
Vicky says
You can use 1 red wine or beef stock pot, found in most large supermarkets. Enjoy!
Suzie says
I made this beef casserole for my local community kitchen, I made 3 slow cookers absolutely full to the brim , it turned out beautifully tender and flavoursome. I just guessed the liquid measurements but by no means it wasn't even double. I used tomato puree as well as Tomato paste to enhance the flavour and added some green beans. Served with mashed potato it was well received and had many compliments . Probably had 40 serves. Thank you for your recipe.
Vicky says
This is amazing Suzie, thank you so much for your feedback.
John Parkin says
Hi, if I make this casserole overnight, can I reheat it tomorrow in the slow cooker, and if so, how long on high or low ?
Vicky says
Hi John, This recipe is perfect to make in bulk. The leftovers can be kept in a sealed container for up to 2 days or frozen. To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight and heat until piping hot throughout.
Anonymous says
I made this beef casserole for my local community kitchen, I made 3 slow cookers absolutely full to the brim , it turned out beautifully tender and flavoursome. I just guessed the liquid measurements but by no means it wasn't even double. I used tomato puree as well as Tomato paste to enhance the flavour and added some green beans. Served with mashed potato it was well received and had many compliments . Probably had 40 serves. Thank you for your recipe.
Michael John Craze says
First time I have tried your beef casserole recipe.It was delicious & moist.
Vicky says
Glad you enjoyed it Michael, you cant beat the slow cooker for delicious winter mealtimes.
James says
I've made this for myself before and it was delicious.
That said I have a question, how would I scale up the recipe if I were to scale it up? I'm thinking of doubling the meat (and a little bit more).
How much should I increase everything by? I know it isn't a simple as just doubling everything as someone else has suggested, I've read on other sites to do half as much more liquid and the same for herbs etc. Is this right? Also what about the stock pot, would one still be enough?
Ciara Attwell says
Hi James, I would double everything. Because it's a casserole you want it to be quite saucey if that makes sense!
Margaret Hulbert says
Does the stock pot need to be made up with water first - one cup of water doesn't seem a lot of liquid for this casserole?
Amanda says
Don't put too much water in because you will soon discover that ALL the vegetables that are cooking will produce steam and turn your lovely meal more like a watery mess. Believe me I know because I've added more water, and it didn't taste as good.
barbara says
My husband and I just had this beef casserole and it was lovely. I did add a bay leaf and tsp of Worcester sauce. Will definitely make again.thank you.
Luisa Kilmurray says
Hi there
If I want to make double what do I do?
Thank you
Anonymous says
Erm...... Perhaps double it?
Laura says
Could I prep the ingredients the night before?
Vicky says
Hi Laura, the meat and vegetables could be prepped the night before and kept in the fridge overnight. It would certainly make things easier. Hope you enjoy!
Simon Webb says
Made this for myself and my wife, very nice. Can you please point me in the direction of more slow cooker recipes? Maybe some that I could make for my grandchildren?
Vicky says
Good morning, here is a link to more of our slow cooker recipes https://www.myfussyeater.com/?s=slow+cooker hope you and your grandchildren enjoy them.
Michelle Tobin says
This recipe is so easy and SO tasty! I don't fry the beef first, which makes it even easier, but it still tastes great
Vicky says
Hi, Brillant! So glad you found this so tasty. Thanks so much for coming back to share your review. please feel free to also share your pictures with us on Facebook and Instagram, we always love to see your creations. happy cooking.
Lara says
What am amazing, tasty and easy recipe. I love it, my.kids love it and my friends love it.
Thanks so much
L x
Vicky says
Wow Lara! sounds like this is a massive hit in your home, great meal for those upcoming winter months, real comfort food. Thank you so much for coming back to share your review. Please feel free to share anymore of our recipes that you try. We really do love to see your feedback. Happy cooking x
Pat says
Just found your website and tried out this recipe. It was very easy and delicious. We ate half and are freezing the rest. Will be trying out a lot more of your recipes. Thank you.
Lorraine says
in slow cooker beef casserole it state 1 red wine or beef stock pot. Does that mean 1 CUP of red wine....?
Bianca Carey Spencer says
Hi Lorraine, no it's the little stock pots that you can get in most supermarkets these days. They'll be with the stock cubes. Use one of either the red wine flavour or one of the beef flavour one. x
Anonymous says
excellent
Liz Flynn says
I have just been having a quick peruse of your site. In my house, it is the adults that are the fussy eaters, not the kids! We have 6 children who will eat anything (although my daughter was pescatarian for a while). I have gone off foods at every pregnancy, and my partner has recently found out he has a dairy intolerance. Due to a busy work schedule, my slow cooker has made it out form the back of the cupboard. This recipe looks like a win for the kids, me. my dairy-free partner and for using the slow cooker.
Anna G says
This is our new favourite slow cooker meal for winter! I love all your slow cooker recipes but this one was AMAZING. The beef literally fell apart and it had so much flavour despite minimal effort putting it all together. We had it with mash and it was such a lovely comfort meal.
Rachel says
Made this today and had to come back on to tell you how delicious it was! Love the tip about the cheese today. Kids ate two portions each! Thanks so much.