A Winter’s Walk Beef and Carrot Stew With Herb Crusted Dumplings

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
A hearty Winter's Walk Beef and Carrot Stew With Herb Crusted Dumplings
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Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours, 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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 )
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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
560
Sugar
7g
Fat
32g
A Winter's Walk Beef and Carrot Stew With Herb Crusted Dumplings is a perfect meal for colder months, especially after a brisk winter walk. It is a comforting and warming dish that will satisfy your hunger and warm you up. This stew is easy to customize – you can add or substitute different vegetables, or use a different type of meat, like venison or pork. The dumplings can also be seasoned with different herbs or spices to create a different flavor. This stew is perfect for meal prep – it can be frozen or refrigerated and reheated later. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4/350ºF.
2.Dust the beef with flour, salt and pepper.
3.Melt the butter in a large casserole dish and fry the beef until browned on all sides.
4.Add the onions and garlic, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
5.Add in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock, and season to taste.
6.Bring the mixture to the boil, cover and place in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
7.After 2 hours, add in the diced carrots and turnips.
8.Cover and cook in the oven for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
9.To make the dumplings, mix together the self raising flour, dried or fresh herbs, vegetable suet and enough water to form a soft dough.
10.Roll the dough into small balls.
11.Place the dumplings on top of the stew, and return to the oven for a further 20-30 minutes until the dumplings are golden and fluffy.

PROS

This beef and carrot stew is a warm and hearty meal, perfect for colder weather.
The herb crusted dumplings add a delicious texture to the dish.

It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

CONS

The stew requires some prep time and cooking time, so it might not be suitable for busy weekdays.

Braising beef can be expensive compared to other types of meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, zinc, iron and vitamin B12, which are all essential for a healthy body.
The carrots in this stew are high in beta carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the body – important for healthy vision.
Herbs and spices like parsley, sage, thyme, majoram and rosemary have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help to improve overall health.

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