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Beef and Vegetable Stew with Parsley Dumplings

Beef and vegetable stew with mashed potato and parsley dumplings
Beef and vegetable stew with mashed potato and parsley dumplings
  • Preparation time
    205 min
  • Number of servings
    10

A traditional British dish, discover our hearty and comforting Beef and Vegetable Stew with Parsley Dumplings. This classic recipe is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and nostalgic. Whether you're an experienced chef, a culinary enthusiast, or a restaurant manager seeking to elevate your menu, this stew is a timeless addition that will captivate your patrons.

Crafted with Care: The stew begins with tender diced beef, carefully browned in a rich and flavourful base. The addition of diced onions, carrots, swede, and potatoes creates a mix of flavours and textures, enhanced by the aromatic touch of tomato puree and MAGGI® Beef Bouillon. Slow-simmered, the stew develops a depth of flavour that is both comforting and robust, making it a true standout on any menu.

Parsley Dumplings: Complementing the savoury stew are the parsley dumplings. Crafted from self-rising flour, suet, mustard powder, and freshly chopped parsley, these dumplings add a touch of elegance to the dish. Light, fluffy, and bursting with herbs, they are the perfect finishing touch to this dish.

A Time-Honoured Tradition: This recipe pays homage to the time-honoured tradition of slow-cooked comfort food, offering a taste of nostalgia and warmth that transcends generations. Whether served in a cosy bistro, an upscale eatery, or a family-friendly restaurant, our Beef and Vegetable Stew with Parsley Dumplings is a timeless British classic that will leave a lasting impression on your clientele.

Indulge your patrons with the heart-warming flavours of this beloved dish, and elevate your menu with a touch of rustic elegance. With its rich aroma and comforting appeal, this stew is a culinary treasure that promises to become a customer favourite.

Ingredients
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MAGGI® Beef Bouillon
To make the beef stew
  • 50ml vegetable oil
  • 1000g diced beef
  • 100g plain flour
  • 500g onion, diced
  • 500g carrot, diced
  • 20g MAGGI® Beef Bouillon
  • 500g swede, diced
  • 50g tomato puree
  • 1 litre water
  • 250g potato, diced
For the dumplings
  • 250g self-rising flour
  • 120g suet
  • 5g mustard powder
  • 20g parsley, chopped
  • 150ml water
Preparation
  • 1
    To make the stew: Heat the oil in a saucepan then dust the beef and in batches brown all over then set aside.
  • 2
    Add the vegetables to the saucepan and sweat for 10 minutes then add the tomato puree and return the beef.
  • 3
    Cook for 2 minutes then pour in the water and add the MAGGI® Beef Bouillon and potatoes.
  • 4
    Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • 5
    For the dumplings: Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl and add 3/4s the water and mix to form a dough (if to dry add more water).
  • 6
    Roll into balls then add to the beef stew then place into the oven and cook for 20 minutes @ 180c or until golden.
  • 7
    To finish the stew: Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl and add 3/4s the water and mix to form a dough (if to dry add more water).
  • 8
    Roll into balls then add to the beef stew then place into the oven and cook for 20 minutes @ 180c or until golden.

Substitute the vegetables in this dish for different culinary events: add sweet potato instead of normal potatoes for a Thanksgiving twist, or try using turnip for a Burns’ Night hotpot.

Energy

Fat

Saturates

Sugars

Salt

2076 kJ
496 kcal

22.0g

9.1g

10.0g

1.00g
25% 31% 46% 11% 17%

 

of an adult's Reference Intake (RI)*

Energy per 100g: 820 kJ, 196 kcal

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Typical Values

Per 100g

Per Serve 

% RI*

Energy

820 kJ

196 kcal

2076 kJ

496 kcal

25%

Fat

8.7g

22.0g

31%

of which: saturates

3.6g

9.1g

46%

Carbohydrate

17.5g

44.4g

17%

of which: sugars

1.3g

10.0g

11%

Fibre

2.6g

6.7g

-

Protein

10.6g

26.7g

53%

Salt

0.40g

1.00g

17%

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

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