Hearty Beef Stew with Cheesy Scone Dumplings
Transform your favorite beef stew into a comforting masterpiece with these fluffy, golden-brown cheese scone dumplings. This easy one-pot meal is perfect for chilly evenings and uses simple pantry staples to elevate leftovers into a gourmet family dinner.
Servings4 Portions
Prep Time20 Mins
Cook Time30 Mins
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
4
- batch of beef stew1 batch
- self-raising flour225 g
- mature cheddar grated100 g
- cold unsalted butter cut into cubes75 g
- milk85 ml
- Dijon mustard1 tbsp
- baking powder1 tsp
- small bunch of parsley finely chopped1 bunch
- pinch of cayenne pepper1 pinch
- cooked green veg to serve1 serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Prepare the stew base: If your beef stew is frozen, ensure it is completely defrosted overnight in the fridge. Transfer the stew to a flameproof casserole dish and stir in the Dijon mustard to deepen the flavor profile.
02
Preheat and mix dry ingredients: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6). In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
03
Incorporate butter and cheese: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture reaches a sandy, crumb-like texture. Stir in the chopped parsley and most of the grated cheddar cheese using a cutlery knife.
04
Form the scone dough: Pour the milk into the bowl and use the knife to stir until the mixture clumps together into a soft dough. If it appears too dry, add a splash more milk. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until any dry patches are incorporated. Avoid overmixing to ensure the scones stay light and fluffy.
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