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Hearty Beef and Root Vegetable Casserole with Red Wine and Thyme

Name: Hearty Beef and Root Vegetable Casserole with Red Wine and Thyme
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 390 min
Total time: 410 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 small celeriac, peeled and diced; 1 cup mushrooms, quartered; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cold water; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 30, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026

British-Inspired 410 mins heartyfamilydinnercomfortfoodeasybudget-friendlyslowcookermealprepleftovers

Hearty Beef and Root Vegetable Casserole with Red Wine and Thyme is a practical PanPotPlates recipe built for dependable weeknight cooking.

Prep 20 min

Cook 390 min

Total 410 min

Servings 6

Difficulty easy

Cuisine British-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 6

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small celeriac, peeled and diced
1 cup mushrooms, quartered
1 cup dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients for Hearty Beef and Root Vegetable Casserole with Red Wine and Thyme

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear them in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, celeriac, and mushrooms to the slow cooker along with the beef and onions.
In a bowl, whisk together the red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and an additional 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, mix the flour and cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this slurry into the casserole to thicken the sauce.
Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes more until sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Perfect alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.
Allow leftovers to cool before transferring to airtight containers; freeze up to 3 months.

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Tips

Pan Or Pot Required

This Casserole recipe combines stovetop and slow cooker methods for best flavor and ease.

Cookware Size Guidance

For this hearty beef and root vegetable casserole, a slow cooker with a 5 to 6 quart capacity is optimal.

Cookware Swap Guidance

If a slow cooker is unavailable, several alternative cookware options can achieve similar slow-cooked flavors for this British-inspired beef casserole.

Leftovers Quality

Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.

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