Beef Stew with Dumplings

A rich beef stew with fluffy dumplings, baby onions, and root vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection for cold wintry evenings.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 783.2 kcals 3132.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 59.7 grams 238.8 grams
Fat 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Protein 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Cook Time
140 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Dairy
25
g
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Plain Flour
for the stew
125
g
Plain Flour
for the dumplings
Liquids
150
ml
500
ml
Meat
750
g
Beef Stewing Steak
chopped into bite-sized pieces
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
2
piece
3
tbsp
3
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
chopped, for the stew
1
pinch
Salt
seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
chopped, for garnish
OilsFats
2
tbsp
60
g
Vegetables
175
g
150
g
Celery
cut into large chunks
150
g
Carrots
cut into large chunks
2
piece
Leeks
roughly chopped
200
g
Swede
cut into large chunks
400
g
Mashed Potato
for serving

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Heat oil and butter in an ovenproof casserole and brown the beef on all sides.
  • Sprinkle flour over the beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and vegetables, then fry for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, stock, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar, then season.
  • Cover and bake in the oven for 2 hours until the meat is tender.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl for the dumplings.
  • Mix in suet and enough water to form a thick dough.
  • Roll the dough into small balls using floured hands.
  • Place dough balls on the stew and bake covered for 20 more minutes.
  • Serve the stew and dumplings over mashed potato garnished with parsley.