Beef, chestnut & red wine casserole

Beef, chestnut & red wine casserole

Chestnuts really make this stew special, perfect on a winter's day - but good enough to make all year

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 2 hours 10 mins

Method

  1. Fry the beef in a little oil over a high heat until browned in a small casserole dish. Add the onions and keep frying until they start to brown. Add the thyme, wine and stock, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 1 hour, lid on.
  2. Add the carrots and chestnuts, season and cook gently for a further hour, lid off.
Try

Cook raw chestnuts

To cook chestnuts from raw, pierce the skin, roast at 220c/fan 200/gas 7 for 4-5 minutes. Cool then peel.

Recipe from olive magazine, January 2007.

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  • 08 November 2007

    KarolasFaves commented on this recipe

    I made this with/for my mum and we both loved it! We were really glad there was noone else around to share it with. The horse chestnuts crumble and become slightly toffeeish, and the flour makes the sauce thicken up nicely. I just used red Oxo cubes and didn't add thyme.

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  • 13 November 2007

    mobbie rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I couldn't get horse chestnuts so replaced with swede instead which seemed to work fine. Nice warming dish for winter. i served with roast new potatos.

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  • 03 December 2007

    johnnybach rated this recipe

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  • 03 December 2007

    kyoko rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is very easy, comfort winter recipe and we really enjoyed its slightly sweet and harby taste. I served with steamed broccoli, brussels sprouts and roast potatoes which soaked the sauce very well.

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  • 03 December 2007

    tastytash rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious!!! Very easy to make and the chestnuts just give it that something extra special. A fantastic, hearty and festive Sunday lunch. We served with baked potatoes and steamed Savoyi cabbage - it was fantastic!!! Will definitely make again!

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  • 04 December 2007

    ventralarc rated this recipe

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  • 03 January 2008

    Terri commented on this recipe

    Looks good but could I point out to people who've posted comments below - DON'T EAT HORSE CHESTNUTS!! They aren't edible!!

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  • 17 January 2008

    BevBirch rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A deliciously,rich warming dish. I have made this before & my husband really loves it. I followed the recipe recently but did add a clove of garlic which really worked. Either way I would not hesitate to pass on this recipe.

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  • 25 January 2008

    thecakelady commented on this recipe

    really gorgeous, I cooked this for four and just added half the wine and more stock. I'd advise cooking on a low heat so as to ensure meat is tender. Served with roast parsnips, creamy mash and dark cabbage.

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  • 13 February 2008

    Noelani rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this several times and given the recipe to friends and family who also love it. Really nice with the chestnuts. My husband turned his nose up atthe chestnuts at first until he tasted it - now he makes it for me !!

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  • 05 March 2008

    TraceyKeppie commented on this recipe

    What a fantastic dish, loved the combination of chestnuts and beef. Served mine with thyme dumplings works really well

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  • 05 March 2008

    TraceyKeppie rated this recipe

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  • 10 March 2008

    tizzie rated this recipe

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    11 October 2008

    Vix rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this in a slow cooker which I have recently been given. It was the first recipe I cooked in it and it was delicious! The chestnuts really add something special to this.

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  • 19 October 2008

    Aimee_CM rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Very easy and quite tasty, but if I made it again there is no way I would use fresh chestnuts. They were a real pain to peel.

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  • 06 November 2008

    Maja commented on this recipe

    I have added pasta as side-dish. A great combination. The casserole itself is easy to make and tastes delicious. I addition, I so love chestnuts...

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  • 18 December 2008

    QUEEN N TIDY rated this recipe

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  • 06 January 2009

    Angela commented on this recipe

    Made this for the first time tonight - delicious! Used Ready to Eat chestnuts but cooked them for the time stated. Turned out just fine and like previously mentioned, the chestnuts add a sweet toffee flavour. Yum! Cooked this for longer at a lower heat, and covered throughout.

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  • 08 January 2009

    Nathalie Brooke rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    did this recipe in the slow cooker (extending the time) was SO delicious. Doubled the carrotes. Thanks

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  • 27 January 2009

    Lorraine commented on this recipe

    This was a very easy dish to put together, and found it to be extremely tasty, the chestnuts were fab. I can see this becoming a family favourite.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 2 hours 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 450g beef (braising or chuck steak), cut into cubes and tossed in seasoned flour
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 300ml fresh beef stock , or from a cube
  • 200g cooked, peeled chestnuts , fresh or vaccum pack
  • 2 carrots , sliced
  • 250ml red wine
  • oil
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