Beef casserole with dumplings in slow cooker recipe

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Beef casserole with dumplings in slow cooker recipe from Anon

dairy free egg free nut free ok to freeze slow cooker
Category
Meat recipes
Serves6
Prep time 20 mins
Cook time4-6 hours

Mumsnetter ratings

based on (2) reviews
Ease of finding ingredients 10
Ease of cooking10
Success with kids8
Success with adults10
Overall Mark 10

Ingredients

400g-500g stewing beef (cubed)
800 - 850ml stock (beef or vegetable)
3 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
1 onion (diced)
1 red pepper (cut into chunks)
1 green pepper (cut in chunks)
Potatoes (cubed)
1-2 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced)
Salt and pepper seasoning

For the dumplings:
100g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
50g suet
A pinch of salt
4-5 tablespoons cold water

Handy Hint

Use hands to mix dumplings. Don't worry about sealing the meat first.

Method

For the beef casserole
1. Set your slow cooker to high.
2. Add 500ml or so of your stock.
4. Put the potatoes in first, followed by all other veg.
5. Cut the beef into cubes and place in last.
6. Top up with stock until just covering meat.

For the dumplings:
1. Mix together suet, flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Add 4-5 tablespoons of cold water and mix until soft and slightly sticky.
3. Roll into balls about size of walnuts.
4. Add to slow cooker about 45 minutes before the end.

Mumsnetter Reviews

From: TinyPeach on Sun 16-Dec-12 13:32:00 Overall rating: 10.0
This is a really easy tasty meal for the slow cooker. I make this regularly. Thank you so much for sharing.
From: Anon on Sat 22-Mar-08 17:52:29 Overall rating: 9.5
Tastes lovely ;)



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