Fruity Beef Casserole with Parsley Dumplings

A slow-cooked beef stew featuring dried fruits, chestnuts, and red wine, topped with homemade herbed dumplings.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1078.1 kcals 4312.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 95.6 grams 382.4 grams
Fat 39.2 grams 156.8 grams
Protein 71.1 grams 284.2 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
serving
Flour
seasoned for dusting
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
150
ml
Fruits
12
piece
Prunes
stoned
1
piece
Orange
zest only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
for dumplings
Liquids
275
ml
500
ml
Beef Stock
or game stock
150
ml
Meat
1
kg
Beef
cut into 5cm pieces
175
g
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
sprig
225
g
Chestnuts
cooked and peeled
2
piece
30
ml
Parsley
rough chopped
1
serving
Salt
to taste
1
serving
Black Pepper
freshly ground
60
ml
60
ml
Chives
snipped
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetable Oil
or beef dripping
30
ml
Olive Oil
for dumplings
Vegetables
2
stalk
Celery
finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
large, finely diced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Toss the beef in seasoned flour and brown in oil within an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Sauté bacon, celery, onion, garlic, and thyme for 8 minutes.
  • Add jellies, liquids, fruits, chestnuts, mushrooms, bay leaves, zest, and tomato purée.
  • Simmer slowly, cover, and bake in the oven for about 2.5 hours until beef is tender.
  • Increase oven temperature to 180°C after approximately 2 hours.
  • Sift flour, salt, and baking powder, then mix with oil, herbs, and milk to form a soft dough.
  • Briefly knead the dough and divide into 16 small dumplings.
  • Place dumplings on the casserole and bake uncovered for 40 minutes at 180°C until golden.
  • Rest for 5 minutes, skim fat, season, and garnish with parsley before serving.