Beef Casserole Recipe

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine the beef, carrots, onions, potatoes, and mushrooms in a large, oven-safe casserole dish.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato puree, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and pepper.
4. Pour 4 cups of boiling water into the dry spice mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Pour the flavorful stock over the ingredients in the casserole dish, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
6. Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
8. Serve hot with your favorite low-calorie and low-fat vegetables, like steamed broccoli, green beans, or a side salad.

Tips:

1. For a thicker gravy, mash some of the cooked potatoes before serving and stir them back into the casserole.
2. You can substitute other vegetables for the carrots, onions, and mushrooms, such as diced celery, zucchini, or bell peppers.
3. To make this dish vegetarian, replace the beef with lentils or chickpeas.
4. Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking.
5. Enjoy this comforting and satisfying Slimming World-friendly casserole!