A Winter'S Walk Beef And Carrot Stew With Herb Crus

Name: A Winter'S Walk Beef And Carrot Stew With Herb Crusted Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BEEF AND CARROT STEW; 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs braising beef, trimmed of fat and cubed or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 1 ounce butter; salt; black pepper; 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped; 2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely diced; 4 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 small turnips (optional) or 2 small swede, peeled and finey diced (optional); 8 ounces chopped plum tomatoes; 1/2 pint beef stock (made up with half water and beer or beef stock, made up with half water and wine); DUMPLINGS; 8 ounces self raising flour; 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as parsley, sage, thyme, majoram and rosemary) or 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mixed herbs (such as parsley, sage, thyme, majoram and rosemary); 4 ounces shredded vegetable suet or 4 ounces grated frozen butter; water, to mix

Servings: persons

BEEF AND CARROT STEW
1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs braising beef, trimmed of fat and cubed or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 ounce butter
salt
black pepper
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely diced
4 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 small turnips (optional) or 2 small swede, peeled and finey diced (optional)
8 ounces chopped plum tomatoes
1/2 pint beef stock (made up with half water and beer or beef stock, made up with half water and wine)
DUMPLINGS
8 ounces self raising flour
1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as parsley, sage, thyme, majoram and rosemary) or 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mixed herbs (such as parsley, sage, thyme, majoram and rosemary)
4 ounces shredded vegetable suet or 4 ounces grated frozen butter
water, to mix

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BEEF AND CARROT STEW:
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Toss the meat in the flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
3
Fry the meat in the butter (over a medium to high heat) in a large roomy frying pan or skillet until browned, turning constantly.
4
Remove the sealed browned meat and set aside.
5
Add the onions, garlic and carrots (and optional vegetables) to the same pan and fry for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and coloured.
6
Put the meat in to a suitable sized oven proof casserole dish or dutch oven, such as a Le Creuset. Add the fried vegetables, tinned chopped tomatoes and the beef stock - mix well, cover with a lid and place into a pre-heated oven 170C/325F/Gas Mark 3 for 2 hours.
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Twenty minutes before the end of the 2 hours cooking time, take the stew out of the oven, remove the lid and add the dumplings, drop them on top of the stew. Do NOT replace the lid, continue to bake uncovered for a further 20 to 25 minutes or until dumplings have risen and are crusty, crispy and golden brown.
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Serve immediately with steamed cabbage, greens and baby potatoes.
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DUMPLINGS:
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Mix the flour with the salt, pepper and herbs in a mixing bowl.
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Stir in the suet or grated frozen butter and then add water VERY carefully and slowly - mixing in between, until the dumpling dough is soft, but not sticky.
12
Shape the dough into 8 round dumplings, and drop them on top of the beef stew 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

725

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BEEF AND CARROT STEW, 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs braising beef, trimmed of fat and cubed or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons plain flour, 1 ounce butter, and more.

Yes, A Winter'S Walk Beef And Carrot Stew With Herb Crusted Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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A Winter'S Walk Beef And Carrot Stew With Herb Crusted Dumplings

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