DIRECT ACCESS RECIPES (CONT.)
Beef Casserole
(Serves 3 - 4)
Ingredients
350g / 3/4lb braising steak, cubed
40g / 1 1/2oz seasoned flour (seasoned with an
oxo cube and salt and pepper)
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
200g / 8oz canned chopped tomatoes
1/2 pint / 250 mls hot beef stock
dash of worcester sauce
1 bouquet garni
salt and pepper to taste
Optional
Additions:
2 sticks celery, washed and sliced
1 potato, peeled and diced
3-4 mushrooms, washed and sliced.
Optional Dumplings
100g (4oz) self raising flour
50g (2oz) shredded suet
pinch of salt
cold water to mix
Cookware
Large microwave proof casserole dish with lid, or
large bowl covered with a plate. Place on
turntable.
Method
1. Toss the beef in the seasoned flour until well
covered.
2. Place all the ingredients into a large microwave
proof casserole dish, stir well and cover with lid.
Cook on Direct Access - Beef Casserole.
3. At pause stir well and recover. Return to oven and
press start.
4. After cooking stir well and serve. If you wish you
may add dumplings as detailed below:
5. Optional Dumplings:
Combine the dumpling ingredients together and
shape into 4 - 6 dumplings.
After the cooking time is completed stir well and
place the dumplings on top of the casserole.
Cook uncovered on 750W for 5-6 mins or until the
dumplings look well risen and dry.
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