Mince with Herb Dumplings

A comforting beef mince stew simmered with vegetables and topped with fluffy suet and herb dumplings.

Dinner Comfort Food Beef Winter Stew

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

602.4

kcal / serving

3614.5 kcal total

Carbs

49.1g

per serving

294.4 g total

Fat

34.8g

per serving

208.5 g total

Protein

23.4g

per serving

140.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

pinch

Caster Sugar

250

Self-Raising Flour

CondimentsSauces

Tomato Purée

2 tbsp

Liquids

450

Beef Stock

fresh or made from cube

200

Water

cold, approximately

Meat

500

Beef Mince

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

finely chopped

piece

Bay Leaf

pinch

Sea Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

2.5

Fine Sea Salt

0.5 tsp

Parsley

2 tbsp, finely chopped

Rosemary

1 tsp, finely chopped

Thyme

1 tsp, finely chopped

OilsFats

Sunflower Oil

2 tbsp

125

Beef Suet

shredded

Vegetables

piece

Onion

large, halved and thinly sliced

stalk

Celery

finely sliced sticks

piece

Carrot

medium, diced

400

Tomatoes

canned, chopped

Method

Heat sunflower oil in a large saucepan and soften onion, garlic, celery, and carrots for 15 minutes.

Add beef mince and cook for 5 minutes until browned while stirring.

Stir in tomatoes, tomato purée, beef stock, sugar, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

Boil the mixture, then simmer gently for 20 minutes.

Mix flour, suet, salt, and herbs in a bowl.

Add 200ml cold water to form a soft dough.

Roll dough into 12 small balls with floured hands.

Place dumplings on top of the mince and cover with a tight lid.

Cook over medium heat for 18 to 20 minutes until dumplings rise.