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Casserole Beef Mistake - Need Help!

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Hi All,

So im making what I thought was going to be a lovely casserole tonight. Link: http://www.lecreuset.co.uk/Persian-Beef-Casserole.aspx

Tesco didnt have anything labelled braising steak so i bought casserole steak as I thought it looked like what I remember braising to look like. I thought they might be calling it something else like the supermarkets tend to do.

I have since found out from my dad that its different and may take longer to become tender.

The pot has been in the oven for an hour now on gas mark 3/160°C

Recipe states to turn it down to gas mark 2/150°C for the last 1.5 hours.

What are your opinions on how its going to turn out? Or any ideas to make sure its going to be tender and lovely?

Thanks all :)
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  • Sally_A
    Sally_A Posts: 2,266 Forumite
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    Only one answer - taste it, casserole steak and braising are very similar in my book. But then again I would have bunged these in the slow cooker, 8 hours on slow can tenderise an old wellie boot.
  • irishjohn
    irishjohn Posts: 1,349 Forumite
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    To be honest I would be looking for a substitute meal for tonight - and then leave it cooking on 150 for about 3 hours when you turn it down - then leave it to cool and reheat tomorrow
    John
  • Jackop
    Jackop Posts: 150 Forumite
    Thanks Sally, I would have done in slow cooker too but mine packed up last month and havent replaced it yet.

    Slow cooker before leaving for work in the morning and come home to a lovely stew. Didnt realise how much I would miss it! haha
    Borrowed - £148000 June 2013
    Original MF Date - May 2038
    Aiming For - March 2031 (At Latest!)
    Overpaid - £490.00
    Daily Interest - [STRIKE]£18.16[/STRIKE] £18.09
  • kitschkitty
    kitschkitty Posts: 3,177 Forumite
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    This is why I love my pressure cooker, doesn't matter what cut of meat I buy it will be tender & delicious in well under 30 minutes. :)

    Anyway I've no additional advice to add as you've already had great replies, but I hope your casserole is delicious when you finally get to eat it. :)
    A waist is a terrible thing to mind.
  • Jackop
    Jackop Posts: 150 Forumite
    Thanks John, im going to leave it in aslong as possible. A cheese and tuna rivita is bieng made up as an appetiser for when my girlfriend gets home. I can hold out but she gets nowty when she is hungry. Bit of a role reversal eh?
    Borrowed - £148000 June 2013
    Original MF Date - May 2038
    Aiming For - March 2031 (At Latest!)
    Overpaid - £490.00
    Daily Interest - [STRIKE]£18.16[/STRIKE] £18.09
  • maman
    maman Posts: 29,715 Forumite
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    When I do beef casserole I cook it for 2.5hours and it comes out really tender. I'd leave it at 160 and test it after the 2.5 hours. It should be fine.
  • Jox
    Jox Posts: 1,652 Forumite
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    I've just ordered a slow cooker because of this thread!!
  • Jackop
    Jackop Posts: 150 Forumite
    Thanks for all the replies everyone. Just had a taste and its getting there, its edible now but still slightly tough. Im going to leave it another hour and 15 and I reckon it should be ok! Will let you know
    Borrowed - £148000 June 2013
    Original MF Date - May 2038
    Aiming For - March 2031 (At Latest!)
    Overpaid - £490.00
    Daily Interest - [STRIKE]£18.16[/STRIKE] £18.09
  • hex2
    hex2 Posts: 4,736 Forumite
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    May be worth tasting now - I usually do 2.5/3 hours for stewing steak.
    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need' Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • irishjohn
    irishjohn Posts: 1,349 Forumite
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    Looking forward to hearing how it was
    John
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