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Casserole
A recipe consisting of tougher cuts of meat, poultry or game, cooked slowly in a liquid with flavourings and vegetables until tender. A casserole is cooked at a low temperature in a casserole dish with a tightly fitting lid, often simply referred to as a casserole, either in the oven or on the hob.