{"id":1082,"date":"2025-02-08T17:01:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T17:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/08\/beef-and-mushroom-casserole\/"},"modified":"2025-02-08T17:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T17:01:14","slug":"beef-and-mushroom-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/08\/beef-and-mushroom-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Beef and Mushroom Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Beef and Mushroom Casserole<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1.5 lbs<\/strong> beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tablespoons<\/strong> olive oil<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 large<\/strong> onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 cloves<\/strong> garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 pound<\/strong> mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tablespoons<\/strong> all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 cups<\/strong> beef broth<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup<\/strong> red wine (optional; substitute with more broth if preferred)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tablespoons<\/strong> tomato paste<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 tablespoon<\/strong> Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon<\/strong> dried thyme<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon<\/strong> dried rosemary<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt and black pepper<\/strong> to taste<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup<\/strong> frozen peas<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tablespoons<\/strong> fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preparation Steps<\/h3>\n<h4>Step 1: Prepare the Beef<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Season the beef pieces with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add the beef in batches (avoid overcrowding) and brown on all sides. This should take about 5 minutes per batch. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Step 2: Saut\u00e9 Vegetables<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, and saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Add the mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms have released their moisture and turned golden brown, about 8 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Step 3: Create the Casserole Base<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Sprinkle the flour over the onion and mushroom mixture. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually pour in the beef broth and red wine, stirring to combine. This will form the rich sauce of the casserole.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Ensure all the ingredients are combined well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Step 4: Combine and Simmer<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Return the browned beef to the skillet, along with any collected juices. Stir to combine, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Step 5: Final Touches<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>After 1 hour, uncover the casserole and stir in the frozen peas. Continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes until the peas are heated through.<\/li>\n<li>Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving for added freshness and color.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Recipe Summary<\/h2>\n<p>This hearty Beef and Mushroom Casserole marries tender beef with earthy mushrooms in a richly flavored, aromatic sauce. It&#8217;s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting gathering with friends. The red wine adds depth to the sauce, complementing the robust flavors of beef and herbs beautifully. Serve it with a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.<\/p>\n<p>With a preparation time of 15 minutes and a total cooking time of 1 hour and 25 minutes, this dish comes together quite quickly for something so sumptuous.<\/p>\n<p>Each serving of this casserole is approximately 370 calories, making it a satisfying yet not overly indulgent choice for a meal. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beef and Mushroom Casserole Ingredients 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth 1 cup red wine (optional; substitute with more broth if preferred) 2 tablespoons [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1081,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-58.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1082"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1083,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082\/revisions\/1083"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}