My kids still think retro is a little bit cool, as is ‘old-school’ and ‘vintage’. I love how using a certain word can evoke a certain feeling that would be completely different if another word with the same meaning was used. If I show my daughter a jacket or shoes from 20 years ago and call them vintage, she wants them. But if I told her they were from ‘back in the day’ they’re considered musty, old and unfashionable. So this is my retro steak diane, re-made in casserole format. Hands up here, it hasn’t got the posh-ness of a beautiful fillet steak, but it’s got all the taste, it can be made ahead, and you can serve a crowd without having to re-mortgage your house to pay for the ingredients.
Here’s what you’ll need:
How to make it
(full instructions and quantities in the recipe card below)
Brown chunks of braising beef that have been tossed in flour, salt and pepper in a large casserole pan over a high heat, with a good splash of oil. Add onion and cook for a few minutes to soften, then stir in minced garlic, tomato puree, brandy/whisky, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock and mushrooms. Give everything a good stir, being sure to scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan (lots of flavour in those bits!). Bring to the boil then place a lid on the pan and place the pan in the oven to cook for 3 hours, until the beef is tender. At this point remove from the oven, stir in double/heavy cream and top with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkling of black pepper.
I love to serve it with mashed potatoes and green veg.
What to serve with Steak Diane Casserole
Green Beans with Garlic and Parmesan Simple Butter Pepper Carrots Crispy Roast Potatoes Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Make in the Slow Cooker:
Once you’ve brought the casserole to the boil in step 6, transfer the contents to your slow cooker and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours. This is the crockpot (<– affiliate link) I use. It has a searing function, so you can cook it all in the slow cooker without having to use a pan at all.
Make on the hob/stove top:
Instead of placing in the oven, you can cook this casserole over a very low heat on the hob/stovetop, with the lid on for 2-3 hours. Check the casserole and give it a stir a few times during cooking to prevent it from sticking. If it starts to look a little dry, you can add in a splash of water or stock
Watch how to make it
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This post was first published in October 2017. Updated in March 2020 with tips, video and step-by-step photos.
Equipment:
In order to make this Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole recipe you will need:
A good Kitchen knife. I have recently bought this Dalstrong one and love it. Chopping Board Casserole pan Garlic Press Measuring Spoons A frying pan/skillet Wooden or Silicon Coated Spoons. We have just bought these and love them. Potato Ricer HINT: Using a potato ricer makes the smoothest mash potato you will every taste. I recommend getting one!
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