Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings

A comforting winter beef stew simmered with root vegetables and red wine, topped with homemade suet dumplings.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1069.6 kcals 4278.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 52.7 grams 210.6 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1.5
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
GrainsCereals
1
tsp
Plain Flour
for dredging
200
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
300
ml
500
ml
Meat
1000
g
Silverside Beef
cut into large pieces
NutsSeeds
2
sprig
Parsley
fresh
1
piece
3
sprig
Thyme
fresh
2
clove
Garlic
finely sliced
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
finely chopped
1
1
Sea Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
100
g
Suet
shredded
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
cut into chunks
3
piece
Carrot
scrubbed and cut into large pieces
4
stalk
Celery
cut into large pieces

Steps

  • Dredge the beef pieces in the flour until evenly coated.
  • Brown the beef in batches in half the oil over high heat for 4 minutes.
  • Fry the onions, carrots, and celery in the casserole dish for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato purée and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, simmer until reduced by half, then add stock and beef.
  • Add the bouquet garni of herbs and the garlic to the pot.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 90 minutes until the beef is tender.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, suet, parsley, and salt with water to form a sticky dough.
  • Shape the dough into small balls on a floured surface.
  • Remove the herbs, season the stew, and stir in butter and jelly.
  • Place dumplings on top, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.