Beef Stew with Dumplings

bbc.co.uk

Maya

subheading: For the beef stew:

2 tbsp olive oil

25g/1oz butter

750g/1lb 10oz beef stewing steak, chopped into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp plain flour

2 garlic cloves, crushed

175g/6oz baby onions, peeled

150g/5oz celery, cut into large chunks

150g/5oz carrots, cut into large chunks

2 leeks, roughly chopped

200g/7oz swede, cut into large chunks

150ml/5fl oz red wine

500ml/18fl oz beef stock

2 fresh bay leaves

3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley

Worcestershire sauce, to taste

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, or to taste

salt and freshly ground black pepper

subheading: For the dumplings:

125g/4½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting

1 tsp baking powder

pinch salt

60g/2½oz suet

water, to make a dough

subheading: To serve:

mashed potato

1 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

For the beef stew, heat the oil and butter in an ovenproof casserole and fry the beef until browned on all sides.

Directions at bbc.co.uk

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