Winter Warmers: Seasonal Organic Recipe the Whole Family Will Love

BY: GOOD.

When the temperature drops, nothing brings a household together like a hearty, home-cooked meal – especially one that’s bursting with flavour, packed with nutrition, and made using seasonal, organic produce. This winter, we’re embracing the slow-cooked comforts of a nourishing organic beef casserole, made with the best of what the season has to offer.

Get ready for a soul-warming dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious – and one the whole family will ask for again and again.

🥘 Hearty Organic Beef Casserole with Winter Veg

This rustic winter casserole is rich in flavour, full of goodness, and beautifully simple. It features organic diced beef, known for its superior tenderness, sustainable farming practices, and incredible depth of flavour.

Ingredients:

From your local organic market:

  • 800g organic diced beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large brown onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/4 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large potato or sweet potato, cubed
  • 2 cups chopped kale or silverbeet (stalks removed)
  • 1 cup of green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup organic beef stock
  • 1 cup water or red wine (optional)
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Sea salt & cracked pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (fan-forced).
  2. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft. Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Return the beef to the pot, add carrots, parsnips, potato, and pumpkin. Pour in stock and water (or wine), then add herbs, salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and transfer to the oven.
  6. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickened. In the final 15 minutes, stir in chopped leafy greens and beans.
  7. Serve with a side of crusty sourdough or mash for the ultimate winter comfort meal.

Tips for Reducing Kitchen Waste This Winter

Cooking with care also means minimising waste. Here are a few simple tips to make your winter kitchen more sustainable:

1. Save Your Scraps

Keep veggie offcuts (carrot tops, onion skins, herb stems) in the freezer to make homemade stock.

2. Use the Whole Veg

Roast pumpkin skin and kale stalks for crunchy chips, or finely chop them into soups and stews.

3. Plan Ahead

Batch-cook this casserole and freeze portions for busy weeknights — saving time, money, and energy.

4. Compost with Purpose

Organic food deserves a second life. If you can’t reuse scraps, compost them for your garden or local community hub.

A Winter Ritual Worth Sharing

This season, let your kitchen be a place of warmth, nourishment, and conscious cooking. With local ingredients and seasonal produce, you’re not only feeding your family – you’re supporting the planet, too.

Stay warm. Eat well. And enjoy every slow-cooked, soul-soothing spoonful.

Nothing brings a household together like a hearty, home-cooked meal – it warms more than just your stomach; it reconnects hearts around the table. And after dinner? How about keeping the good vibes going by curling up together for a feel-good film on GOOD. – stories that spark laughter, connection, and a little inspiration to end the night right. Browse WINTER MOVIES now. CLICK HERE.

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