How to thicken a casserole??

Question

What's the best way to thicken a stock based beef casserole?

Answer 1

mix a bit of corn starch or flour with cold water and add to dish while simmering. this will help to reduce the water content.

Answer 2

If your using a slow cooker the liquid will eventually thicken when fully cooked, i would leave at least another hour or so maybe another two hours , because a sausage casserole takes an hour in a normal oven. I hope you browned the sausages prior to putting in the slow cooker, otherwise you will have anaemic looking sausages.

Answer 3

I'd just use cornflower and darkening essence (Parisien Essence) - or Gravox which is basically the same thing but now comes in a wide variety. But don't use too much of either - it has to reduce slightly to thicken. The ladies might have better ideas!

Answer 4

Bring your broth to a boil in a seperate pan. In a glass or measuring cup, mix 1/2 cup of cornstarch, with 1/2 cup water. ( mix well ) add it to the liquid, and wisk until thick, then add it to your casserole.

Answer 5

You can add instant mash potato flour to thicken the stock.

Answer 6

I'd just reduce the amount of broth/stock added or I'd add a bit of corn starch to a bit of stock and add it to the sauce before baking.

Answer 7

1/2 tsp flour for every cup water, dash of salt

Answer 8

flour.. corn starch.. or potatoes