Party Beef Casserole
Ingredients
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lbs boneless round steak, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 c water
1/2 c beef broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
2 c sliced fresh mushrooms
2 c frozen peas, thawed
3 cups mashed potatoes (mashed with butter and milk)
1 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
Instructions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, slat and pepper; add beef cubes and shake to coat. In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef in oil. Place beef and rippings in a greased shallow 2 1/2qt baking dish. To skiller, add water, broth, garlic, onion, thyme and reosemary; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes; stir in mushrooms. Pour over meat; mix well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef in tender. Sprinkle peas over meat. Spread potatoes evenly over top. Brush with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Bake 15-20 minutes more. Yield: 6-8 servings.