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Beef and Beer Casserole with Caraway Seed Dumplings

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Beef and Beer Casserole with Caraway Seed Dumplings

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Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb lean beef cubes*
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 100g/4oz streaky bacon or pancetta, cubed
  • 1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 10-12 shallots or baby onions, peeled
  • 225g/8oz baby carrots, peeled
  • 225g/8oz baby turnips, peeled
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 600ml/1 pint stout or brown ale
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 3-4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • * Suitable meat cuts:
  • Beef braising cubes ? Chuck and blade
  • Beef stewing cubes ? Shin and leg
  • CARAWAY SEED DUMPLINGS
  • 175g/6oz self-raising flour
  • 75g/3oz butter, cubed
Serves: 4 Preparation: 15 Cook Time: 120 Total Time: 135min whats this
 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark /.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the meat for four or five minutes, in batches until brown.
  3. Add the bacon or pancetta and fry for three to four minutes, stirring frequently until the bacon is golden and crispy.
  4. Transfer to a large casserole dish and add the garlic, shallots or baby onions, carrots and turnips. Stir in the plain flour and cook for a couple of minutes.
  5. Pour over the stout or brown ale, bring to the boil and reduce the heat. Season and add the fresh herbs.

 

Source: www.beefyandlamby.co.uk

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