As the weather cools, there’s nothing more satisfying than tucking in to a big bowl of a hearty stew or casserole. Here, we’ve pulled together our best beef casserole recipes for those cold, raining 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!
Serve with cheesy cornbread or a toasted sourdough for maximum comfort factor.
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Beef stew & casserole recipes

Slow cooker beef stew
Slow-cooked until tender and full of flavour.

Beef pörkölt stew with tarhonya
A hearty Hungarian stew that’s perfect for the cooler weather.

Hearty beef and barley casserole
The perfect meal to warm you up on cold nights.

Provencal beef stew
A rich and delicious stew packed with vegies and beef.

Beef tagine with spinach and olives
Take your beef stew to the next level with this delicious beef, spinach and olive tagine.

Richest beef casserole
There’s a secret ingredient in this rich beef casserole that adds an extra depth of flavour.

Beef in red wine
Tender beef simmered in a beautiful red wine sauce makes a wonderfully warming and oh-so-impressive dinner dish for a crowd. Serve with baby carrots for a simply delicious meal that’s worth the wait!

Pressure Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Using a pressure cooker turns the French classic beef bourguignon from an all-day affair into a convenient weekday dinner.

Beef ribs with stout and caramelised onion
This is a lovely one-pot set and forget meal that will taste even better then next day. Serve on a cold winter’s evening with creamy mash and a lovely glass or two of red.

Braised beef cheeks in red wine
Tender, meltingly good beef cheeks cooked in red wine are perfect for a rainy weekend in.

Balsamic and port beef shanks
Ask the butcher to cut the beef shank into 6 equal pieces for you, or you could use 6 x 300g (10 ounce) pieces beef osso buco. Dry red wine can be used instead of port. serving suggestion Serve shanks with risotto, mashed potato or soft polenta. Note

Parmesan mash with beef stew
Parmesan mash with beef stew

Beef and mushroom stew
The ideal comfort food.

Beef marengo
This delicious casserole is bursting with flavour thanks to a variety of spices, veggies and the easy addition of a cream of mushroom soup. Serve it up with bread and sour cream for a filling winter feast.

Beef and horseradish stew with kumara potato mash
A hearty stew for cold winter nights.

Boeuf bourguignon
This popular dish has stood the test of time. Beef Bourguignon (Bœuf Bourgignon in French) is a world wide loved classic for a reason.

Classic beef stew with dumplings
This dish is comfort in a pot.



Tuscan beef stew
In Italian, osso buco means bone with a hole’. It is cut from the shin of the hind leg (shank), and is also known as knuckle. The hole is filled with rich bone marrow, also known as jelly’; stand the bones upright to cook, so you don’t lose the delicious jelly inside. This recipe is […]

Beef and barley stew
This hearty beef and barley stew is a great recipe to cook while camping; swap the saucepan for a camp oven and cook over hot coals.

Beef and potato casserole
On those occasions when only meat and potatoes will do, here is your go-to recipe.

Simple beef and vegetable casserole
A simple slow-cooked version of the classic beef and vegetable casserole.

Mushroom, beef and barley casserole
A rich and warming casserole that is perfect for cold winter nights.


Beef and red wine casserole
Let that rich and inviting aroma permeate your house as it cooks.

Beef, red wine and chilli casserole with polenta
As long as the wine you use is good enough to drink with the meal, any dry red will suffice; however, in keeping with the Italian feel of this recipe, we used a Chianti. serving suggestion Serve with baby rocket leaves sprinkled with flaked parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Note


Beef and beer casserole
Casserole can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Note


Beef and mushroom casserole
Packed full of juicy, tender beef and fresh mushrooms braised in a white wine sauce, this hearty casserole is beautiful enjoyed hot with a side of creamy mashed potato and steamed greens as a warming Winter meal.

Slow-cooked italian beef casserole
A rich, warming and filling slowcooked Italian beef casserole from Australian Women’s Weekly.


Beef casserole with cheesy herb dumplings
Stay cosy indoors this weekend with this hearty, slow-cooked beef casserole topped with dumplings. A side order of mash and greens completes the meal.


Traditional beef casserole
There’s nothing like a hearty beef casserole for a warming winter meal.

Beef and porcini mushroom stew with parmesan mash
A rich and moreish beef and mushroom stew.

Beef, black bean and corn stew
A hearty winter stew with beef, black bean and corn from Australian Women’s Weekly.

Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew
Rich, hearty and oh-so good.


Beef and red wine casserole
Try this cheat’s version of a homely beef casserole, served on fresh fettuccine pasta.