Description
Hearty homemade minced beef and dumplings delight culinary enthusiasts with rich, comforting flavors straight from grandma’s kitchen. Savory meat nestled among pillowy dough promises warmth and satisfaction in each wholesome spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) minced (ground) beef
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or diced swede/parsnip
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil or beef dripping
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour
- 2 cups (500ml) beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Dumpling Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) self-raising flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or parsley (optional)
- ½ cup (60g) shredded suet or 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 4–5 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions in a heated skillet with oil until translucent and fragrant, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Introduce minced garlic and quickly toast to enhance its aromatic qualities without burning.
- Incorporate ground beef into the pan, breaking it into small crumbles and browning evenly to develop rich caramelized flavors.
- Add chopped carrots and tomato puree, stirring to create a robust base for the stew, allowing vegetables to soften slightly.
- Dust the mixture with flour, carefully coating the ingredients and stirring continuously to eliminate any raw flour taste and create a smooth texture.
- Gradually pour beef stock into the pan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, consistent sauce.
- Season the sauce with Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, and salt, balancing the flavors and adding depth.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer gently, letting the liquid reduce and vegetables tenderize while developing a rich, hearty consistency.
- In the final moments of cooking, fold in sweet green peas for a burst of color and additional nutritional value.
Notes
- Boost flavor by caramelizing onions slowly, allowing natural sugars to develop a richer, deeper taste profile.
- Drain excess fat from beef after browning to prevent a greasy texture and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated meat flavor.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or alternative gluten-free flour blend for thickening the sauce.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like celery, bell peppers, or zucchini for increased vitamins and fiber content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg