Beef Casserole With Stilton Parsley Dumplings

Name: Beef Casserole With Stilton Parsley Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs stewing beef, cut into cubes; flour, for dusting; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ¼ cups red wine; 2 ½ cups beef stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered; 4 large carrots, peeled and quartered; ⅔ cup port wine; 6 ounces self-raising flour; 2 12 ounces shredded suet; 2 12 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper; water, for mixing

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs stewing beef, cut into cubes
flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¼ cups red wine
2 ½ cups beef stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 onions, finely chopped
4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 large carrots, peeled and quartered
⅔ cup port wine
6 ounces self-raising flour
2 12 ounces shredded suet
2 12 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
water, for mixing

1
Preheat the oven to 350F
2
Toss the beef in the flour then shake it to get rid of the excess flour.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a casserole dish.
4
Fry the beef in batches, browning on each side, then removing with a slotted spoon.
5
Pour the red wine into the casserole dish and heat through, scaping the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze it.
6
Add the browned beef to the wine.
7
Add the stock and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
8
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onion until tender.
9
Add the fried onion to the beef mixture.
10
Cover the casserole and bake in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.
11
Meanwhile, make the dumplings.
12
In a mixing bowl mix together the flour, suet, Stilton and parsley.
13
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
14
Make a well in the centre.
15
Add a little water and, using a spoon, mix in the dry ingredients, adding more water as need to form a soft dough.
16
Using wetted hands shape the dough into small dumplings.
17
Once the casserole has baked for 1 and a half hours add the potatoes, carrots and port wine.
18
Top with the dumplings.
19
Return to the oven and bake for a further 30 minutes until the dumplings have risen and the beef is tender.

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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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs stewing beef, cut into cubes, flour, for dusting, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ¼ cups red wine, and more.

Yes, Beef Casserole With Stilton Parsley Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!