Traybake Beef with Courgette

Ingredients

• Stewing beef, cut into 3cm chunks 500g
• Medium courgettes, sliced 2
• Large red onion, cut into wedges 1
• Garlic cloves, minced 3
• Chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g can
• Olive oil 3 tbsp
• Dried oregano 1 tsp
• Dried thyme 1 tsp
• Lemon juice 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2. In a large baking dish or roasting tin, combine the beef chunks, sliced courgettes, red onion wedges, and minced garlic.
3. Pour over the chopped tomatoes, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, and lemon juice.
4. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
5. Stir everything together thoroughly to ensure the beef and vegetables are evenly coated with the liquids and seasonings.
6. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
7. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
8. Remove the foil for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking if you want to reduce the liquid slightly.