Beef stew with dumplings

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

preheat oven to 160oC

Step 2

heat oil in a large casserole dish

Step 3

gently fry the onion for 5 mins until softened

Step 4

dry the beef pieces with kitchen paper and coat in flour

Step 5

add to the pan with the vegetables, puree, wine, stock, rosemary and some seasoning

Step 6

(the veg and meat should be covered with liquid - if not top up with more stock or water)

Step 7

turn up the heat, bring to the boil, cover and put in the oven

Step 8

cook until the beef is tender - about 3 hours

Step 9

half an hour before the beef is ready, make the dumplings

Step 10

sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in suet, parsley and a lot of seasoning

Step 11

add 100ml cold water and stir to make a soft, slightly sticky dough

Step 12

take the casserole out of the oven and discard the rosemary springs

Step 13

pinch off bits of the dough, roll into balls and place on top of stew

Step 14

return to the oven without a lid for 30mins

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