English Beef Stew and Dumplings

A comforting beef stew for those cold evenings in. Traditional British dish.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb stewing beef
• 1  lb  red potatoes
• 500  g carrots
• 2  onions
• 1  swede
• 2  leeks
• 100  g mushrooms
• 2  stalks celery
•  beef suet
•  flour
•  water

Directions

1. Peel and chop all vegetables.
2. Brown steak in a large stockpot.
3. Add water to cover.
4. Add all vegetables.
5. Pour over gravy granules.
6. Aimmer for 2 hours.
7. Make dumplings by combining 2oz suet, 4oz plain flour and a little water. Separate into small balls and roll in flour. Add to top of stew half an hour before end of cooking. They are ready when well risen.
8. This recipe freezes very well and is a weekly meal in our home.