French Beef Casserole

• olive oil↗2 tablespoon
• bacon↗6

  coarsely chopped

• onion↗1

  finely sliced

• garlic cloves↗2

  finely chopped

• red wine↗1⁄2 cup
• beef, topside trimmed of fat, cut into 3cm pieces↗1 kg
• tomato puree↗1 1⁄2 cup
• reduced-sodium beef broth↗1 cup
• kikkoman naturally brewed soy sauce↗2 tablespoon
• bay leaves↗2
• large flat mushrooms↗200 g
• chopped parsley
• mashed potatoes

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180 deg. Celsius.

2. 2

   Heat half the oil in a flameproof casserole over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the beef in batches and cook, stirring occasionally until browned on all sides. Set aside, and repeat the meat-browning process in 2 batches. Set aside each time.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium, then add the remaining oil. Add the bacon, onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens.

5. 5

   Add the wine, and stir the bottom of the dish well, making sure to dislodge any bits which may have cooked onto the bottom of the dish.

6. 6

   Add the beef, tomato puree, stock, Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce, bay leaves and mushrooms. Cover and bake in oven for 1 ½ hours, or until beef is tender.

7. 7

   Uncover, and cook for another 15 minutes or until the liquid has reduced slightly.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Serve casserole straight from the dish topped with the parsley.

9. 9

   Serve mashed potatoes separately.