Never fill a chip pan more than a third full of oil.
Buy a smoke alarm fitted with a "hush button" so if it goes off accidentally you can silence it instantly. That way you won't be tempted to remove the battery (except to change it for a new one). If your alarm keeps going off unnecessarily you may need to move it further away from the kitchen.
Grease casserole and put in diced beef, add rest of ingredients in order given. Cover and bake in 250 F oven for 4 hours. Very good. Recipe from N.B. Women's institute Cook Book.