Beef Hot Pot With Herb Dumplings Recipe

Name: Beef Hot Pot With Herb Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: beef hot pot; 30 g butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 onions (eshalots or baby onions peeled); 200 g mushrooms (sliced); 4 slices bacon (sliced); 800 g beef eye round (chuck steak trimmed and cubed); 1/4 cup plain flour; 2 cups beer; 1 1/2 cups beef stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped); salt and pepper; 4 sprigs fresh thyme (to garnish); herb dumplings; 1 cup self raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 50 g butter (cold, chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped); 1 egg yolk; 1/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

beef hot pot
30 g butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 onions (eshalots or baby onions peeled)
200 g mushrooms (sliced)
4 slices bacon (sliced)
800 g beef eye round (chuck steak trimmed and cubed)
1/4 cup plain flour
2 cups beer
1 1/2 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
salt and pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme (to garnish)
herb dumplings
1 cup self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
50 g butter (cold, chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup milk

1
HOT POT.
2
Heat half the butter and oil in a large flameproof casserole dish, add onions (eshalots) and mushrooms, cook stirring until onions (eshalots) are golden brown. Remove from dish.
3
Add bacon to dish, cook, stirring until browned all over. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
4
Heat remaining butter and oil in same dish, add beef in batches, stir until browned all over.
5
Return beef to dish with flour. Stir in beer, stock and bay leaves, cook stirring until mixture thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook in moderate oven (180 degree celsius) for 1 hour. Add mushrooms, eschalots, bacon and thyme. Cook covered for a further 30 minutes.
7
Time to add Herb Dumplings - have step 9 ready and go to 10.
8
HERB DUMPLINGS.
9
Sift flour, salt and mustard in a bowl; rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrums (can do in a food processor). Stir in herbs, add egg yolk and enough milk to form a sticky dough.
10
Drop tablespoons of Herb Dumpling mixture into Beef Hot Pot. Cook covered, for a further 30 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
11
Serve Hot Pot garnished with extra fresh thyme. Mashed potatoe and steamed vegetables to complete for hearty meal and crusty bread to mop up the gravy.

1165

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: beef hot pot, 30 g butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 onions (eshalots or baby onions peeled), and more.

Yes, Beef Hot Pot With Herb 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!

Beef Hot Pot With Herb Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions