Beef and Leek Casserole Recipe

Directions:

1. Top and tail leek so that you have the white stalk only.
2. Slice leek lengthwise and then chop into 1 inch segments.
3. Chop carrot into bite size segments.
4. Chop onion.
5. Place flour and seasoning into a bag.
6. Place beef into the bag and shake so that beef is coated with flour and seasoning.
7. In a heavy base frypan, place 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil.
8. On low heat brown beef, remove and place into a casserole.
9. Add a little more oil and stir fry leek, onion and carrot for 2 minutes.
10. Remove and add to casserole.
11. Place the red wine and the stock cube in the frypan and simmer until wine is reduced to half.
12. Add to casserole.
13. Add thyme and 2 bayleaf.
14. Place in a moderate oven and cook slowly for about 90 minutes.
15. Place a lid on the casserole to obtain best results.
16. Serve with mashed potato,steamed french beans with an oil and garlic dressing and steamed button squash or baby zucchini.