Description

Beef & Root Veggie Casserole is a heartwarming dish that brings the cozy aroma of home-cooked comfort to your kitchen. Tender beef mingles with earthy root vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory sauce that promises to warm you from the inside out. Perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, this casserole is not just a meal; it’s an experience that encourages sharing laughter and stories around the dinner table.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, chopped
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tsp fresh thyme
2 tsp fresh rosemary
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
Add beef cubes seasoned with salt and pepper; brown on all sides.
Stir in carrots and potatoes along with thyme and rosemary.
Pour in beef broth and soy sauce, scraping any brown bits from the skillet.
Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 2 hours until tender.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: approximately 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider searing the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Feel free to incorporate seasonal vegetables like zucchini or butternut squash for variety.