"Slow Cooked Steak Diane Casserole - a great make-ahead meal, just thing if you're feeding a crowd!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1.5kg braising beef (casserole beef), chopped into bitesizechunks
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3 heaped tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour (you can use gluten free plain flour if required)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1 large onion, peeled and chopped
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4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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2 tbsp tomato puree (tomato paste)
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4 tbsp brandy or whisky
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 litre beef stock (3 stock cubes plus water is fine, or use homemade stock or bouillon for gluten free)
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300g (10 1/2 oz) chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced
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1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with 3 tbsp cold water, to make a slurry (optional)
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120ml (1/2 cup) double (heavy) cream
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small bunch fresh parsley roughly chopped