Seaman'S Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees C and oil a 2.5 liter oven proof casserole.
2. 2
   Heat half the oil in a heavy based frying pan. Fry the onions gently until soft, remove from pan.
3. 3
   Add the remaining oil and fry the meat in batches until browned.
4. 4
   Arrange a third of the potatoes on the bottom of the pan, then top with half of the meat and onions. Season with salt and pepper as you go.
5. 5
   Top with another third of potatoes, the rest of the beef and onions and season again. Finish with the last layer of potatoes.
6. 6
   Deglaze the fring pan used with the stock and beer, so that any flavour still in the pan won't be lost.
7. 7
   Pour over casserole, cover and bakefor 1 hour. remove the lid and bake a further 30 mins until potatoes are soft and crisp on top. Place under a hot grill to crisp the top if needed. serve hot sprinkled with parsley.