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Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings

A classic, hearty beef shin stew slow-cooked with ale, root vegetables, and fluffy homemade suet dumplings.

Comfort FoodBeefMain CourseSlow CookedStew
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
804
kcal / serving
4824 kcal total
Carbs
33.1g
per serving
198.6 g total
Fat
52.1g
per serving
312.6 g total
Protein
41.4g
per serving
248.4 g total
Cook Time
180
minutes
Serves
6
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Self-Raising Flour
Sifted, plus extra for dusting
CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
Tomato Purée
Heaped teaspoon
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Plain Flour
For thickening
Liquids
500
ml
Real Ale
Or bitter
200
ml
Beef Stock
Dark
50
ml
Water
To bind dumplings
Meat
1000
g
Beef Shin
Diced, cut off the bone into large pieces
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
Sliced
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
Bay Leaves
Dried or fresh
1
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetable Oil
Plus extra if needed
150
g
Beef Suet
Vegetables
2
stick
Celery
Roughly chopped
2
piece
Carrot
Roughly chopped
2
piece
Onion
Roughly chopped
1
tsp
Horseradish
Prepared, optional for dumplings

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