Tailor to your taste by simply picking one of each of the five categories of food into your pan for the ideal dish!

<p>A <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/tag/casserole" target="_blank">warming, hearty casserole</a> is always a winter favourite, and is so easy to put together.</p><p>Create your own version of this fuss-free, adaptable dish by simply adding one of each of the five categories of food listed below to a large heatproof lidded dish. Cover and pop in the oven or on the hob &ndash; or just put all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Super simple!</p><p>Leave to cook gently to allow the individual flavours to develop, then check all <a href="https://www.asda.com/?cmpid=otc-good-_-ahc-_-tailor-your-traybakes-_-features-_-section" target="_blank">the ingredients</a> are cooked through before serving up your comfort-food classic.</p><h2>base veg</h2><p>To start, fry up some classic base veg that will impart flavour throughout.</p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/onions-leeks/asda-growers-selection-brown-onions/910003012588" target="_blank">Onions</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/celery-spring-onions/asda-growers-selection-spring-onions/43994118" target="_blank">Spring onions</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/celery-spring-onions/asda-growers-selection-celery/20296" target="_blank">Celery</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/onions-leeks/asda-growers-selection-trimmed-leeks/27003" target="_blank">Leeks</a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sausage-and-bean-casserole__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sausage-and-bean-casserole__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>protein</h2><p>Then choose a meat or veggie alternative to be the star of your dish.</p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sausages/asda-butchers-selection-8-pork-sausages/23689" target="_blank">Sausages</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chicken-breasts/asda-butchers-selection-chicken-breast-fillets/1000222400299" target="_blank">Chicken</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mince-fillets-pieces/quorn-meat-free-swedish-style-balls/910000223001" target="_blank">Quorn meatballs</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/diced-casserole-beef/asda-butchers-selection-diced-beef/910000541417" target="_blank">Beef</a></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sausage_and_apple_casserole-1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sausage_and_apple_casserole-1__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>extra veg</h2><p>Throw in veg to help towards your 5-a-day and add taste and vibrant colour.</p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/carrots-root-vegetables/asda-growers-selection-carrots/30240" target="_blank">Carrots</a> & <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/spinach-kale-spring-greens/asda-growers-selection-cavolo-nero-kale/1000149948070" target="_blank">cavalo nero</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-frozen-for-freshness-garden-peas/31122557" target="_blank">Peas</a> & <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/baby-new-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-baby-potatoes/37988" target="_blank">baby potatoes</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/courgettes-aubergines-squash/asda-aubergine/910003089043" target="_blank">Aubergine</a> & <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/beans-asparagus-sweetcorn/asda-growers-selection-trimmed-fine-beans/910003089133" target="_blank">fine beans</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sweet-red-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-sweet-potatoes/34872944" target="_blank">Sweet potato</a> & <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tinned-vegetables/asda-sweetcorn-in-water/1000006993454" target="_blank">sweetcorn</a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="heros28__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/heros28__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>pulses</h2><p>Add earthy flavour and help thicken the dish with beans or lentils.</p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tinned-pulses-lentils/asda-butter-beans-in-water/910001765385" target="_blank">Butter beans</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/dried-pulses-lentils-couscous/asda-dried-red-lentils/910001794651" target="_blank">Lentils</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tinned-pulses-lentils/asda-red-kidney-beans-in-water/910001764896" target="_blank">Tinned kidney beans*</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tinned-pulses-lentils/asda-chickpeas-in-water/910001787059" target="_blank">Chickpeas</a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chicken-and-chorizo-casserole__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chicken-and-chorizo-casserole__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>liquid</h2><p>Pour in wine, ale or a tasty stock to add a depth of rich flavour.</p><ul><li>Beer</li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/apple-cider/asda-premium-dry-cider/910000902398" target="_blank">Cider</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/stock/asda-vegetable-stock-cubes/1000000453242" target="_blank">Vegetable stock</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/asda-extra-special-montepulciano-d-abruzzo/910002989454" target="_blank">Red wine</a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="beef-casserole-crumble__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/beef-casserole-crumble__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>steps to success</h2><ul><li>Frying the base veg very gently in oil over a low heat before adding to the dish helps to bring out extra flavour. </li><li>Create even more savoury taste by first browning and sealing the meat or veggie alternative quickly in a frying pan on a high heat. This gives it an appetising colour, too.  </li><li>Work out cooking times by following the info on the ingredient packs or comparing with other recipes online. ‘Low and slow&rsquo; is best for tougher cuts of meat.</li></ul><p><em>Feeling inspired to whip up a casserole? Pop over to <a href="https://www.asda.com/?cmpid=otc-good-_-ahc-_-tailor-your-traybakes-_-features-_-section" target="_blank">Asda</a> to stock up on all the ingredients you could need. </em></p><p><em>*If using dried kidney beans, boil vigorously for 10 mins, then drain and rinse before adding to the casserole dish or slow cooker</em></p>

Meal Maths: Create your own casserole

By Asda Good Living,18th January 2021

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