Beef stew with parsnip dumplings recipe

Beef stew with parsnip dumplings

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

This hearty beef stew is a brilliant winter warmer. Make your own parsnip dumplings with Cheddar and herbs and grab a spoon! The whole family will love this one.

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  • Serves 4
  • Takes 2 hrs 20 mins
  • 697 calories / serving

  • Freezable

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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat and sear the beef all over for 8-10 mins to brown. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
  2. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pan and cook for 6-8 mins over a medium heat until golden. Stir in the spices and 1 tbsp flour; season. Cook for 1 min.
  3. Add the beef back in with the stock. Bring to the boil, then cover, reduce to low and simmer gently for 1 hr 30 mins.
  4. Meanwhile, put the parsnips and potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Boil for 10-12 mins until tender. Drain well, steam-dry for a few mins, then mash well with the herbs, 100g flour and 75g grated cheese. Leave to chill while the stew cooks.
  5. Remove the stew from the heat. Drain the butter beans and stir into the stew. With slightly wet hands, shape the parsnip mix into 20 golf-ball-sized dumplings and place on top of the stew. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese, cover and cook over a low-medium heat for 15 mins. Grill on high for 3-5 mins until the cheese is golden. Serve with green beans, if you like.
  • Tip: For a veggie version, start at step 2. Add vegetable stock plus a tin each of butter beans and chickpeas, then simmer over a medium heat until thickened. Continue from step 4.
  • Freezing and defrosting guidelines

    Freeze stew without the dumplings. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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