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Italian Beef Casserole

Italian Beef Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: High protein, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g lean stew beef cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp herb de Provence
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 can 1 jar 24 oz or 680 g marinara sauce
  • 1 cup 240 ml beef stock
  • 400 g cherry tomatoes cut in half

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Season the beef with paprika, garlic powder, and herb de Provence.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sauté until browned on all sides.
  4. Add the sliced black olives and chopped tomatoes (or marinara sauce) to the pot. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the beef stock, making sure the beef is mostly covered.
  6. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid.
  7. Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
  8. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Nutritional Facts (per serving):Calories: 300. Protein: 25 g . Carbohydrates: 10 g. Fiber: 3 g. Sugars: 6 g. Fat: 18 gSaturated Fat: 4 g. Cholesterol: 65 mg. Sodium: 700 mg. Potassium: 750 mg. Vitamin A: 15% of the Daily Value (DV). Vitamin C: 20% of the DV. Calcium: 6% of the DV. Iron: 20% of the DV