As the weather cools, there’s nothing more satisfying than tucking in to a big bowl of a hearty beef stew or casserole. Here, we’ve pulled together our best beef casserole recipes for those cold, raining autumn or winter days.
There’s just something so warming and comforting about these slow-cooked classics that we can’t get enough of! You’ll find everything from our simple beef stew to a filling beef casserole with cheesy herb dumplings. Rug up and dig in to these beef casserole and stew recipes!
For something to serve with these beef stew and casserole recipes, we recommend a cheesy cornbread or a toasted sourdough for maximum comfort factor.
Would you prefer chicken casseroles or our hearty vegetarian stew and casserole collection?
Slow cooker beef casserole
Slow cooker beef stew
Beef pörkölt stew with tarhonya
Hearty beef and barley casserole
Provencal beef stew
Beef tagine with spinach and olives
Richest beef casserole
Beef in red wine
Pressure Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Beef ribs with stout and caramelised onion
Braised beef cheeks in red wine
Balsamic and port beef shanks
Parmesan mash with beef stew
Beef and mushroom stew
Beef marengo
Beef and horseradish stew with kumara potato mash
Boeuf bourguignon
Classic beef stew with dumplings
Tuscan beef stew
Beef and barley stew
Beef and potato casserole
Simple beef and vegetable casserole
Mushroom, beef and barley casserole
Beef and red wine casserole
Beef, red wine and chilli casserole with polenta
Beef and beer casserole
Beef and mushroom casserole
Slow-cooked italian beef casserole
Beef casserole with cheesy herb dumplings
Traditional beef casserole
Beef and porcini mushroom stew with parmesan mash
Beef, black bean and corn stew
Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew
Beef and red wine casserole
Choosing beef for stews and casseroles
The recipes in this stews and casserole collection will specify the kind of beef to use for best results. However, there is a general rule to keep in mind. The best meats for slow cooking are secondary cuts, such as topside, oyster, blade, skirt, round, chuck and gravy beef. Why? Because these cuts contain lots of gelatinous connective tissues, which break down during the long cooking time and help to keep the meat moist. Corned silverbeef also works great in a slow cooker.
Freezing tips for stews and casseroles
The wonderful thing about many of these beef casserole and stew recipes is that they are ideal for freezing. Four key freezing rules to keep in mind for food safety are:
- Ensure any bag or container is well-sealed and airtight.
- Your freezer temperature is between -15°C and -18°C.
- Food should be cool, or at room temperature, before freezing.
- Do not use glass containers.
For more meals that can be made in bulk and frozen for a quick weeknight dinner, see our list of freezer-friendly recipes. It includes stews, soups, pies, chilli con carne and more.
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