The recipe you’ve described for “Beef Casserole and Dumplings” sounds like a hearty and comforting dish perfect for cold winter nights, reminiscent of classic family meals from generations past. Adapted from “Classic Kiwi Recipes,” it carries with it a sense of nostalgia and tradition, much like the dishes your grandmother and mother used to make.
Cooking Time and Preparation:
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Description and Comfort Food Appeal:
This recipe is celebrated for its ability to warm the soul on chilly evenings, offering a blend of tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy dumplings that soak up all the rich flavors of the casserole. It’s a quintessential winter comfort food, bringing back memories of cozy family gatherings and hearty meals shared with loved ones.
Recipe Category and Keywords:
- Recipe Category: Meat
- Keywords: Winter, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
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Beef Casserole:
- 800 grams beef steak, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 parsnip, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Beef stock (quantity not specified)
- Oil for frying
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Dumplings:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (plus dried parsley)
- Milk (enough to make a soft dough)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 280.4
- Total Fat: 11.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 30.8mg
- Sodium: 924.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.6g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugars: 3.9g
- Protein: 11.5g
Aggregated Rating and Reviews:
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars
- Review Count: 4
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare Beef: Cut the steak into 2.5 cm cubes.
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and slice the onion, carrots, and parsnip.
- Coat Beef: Mix flour, salt, and pepper; toss beef cubes in this mixture.
- Brown Beef: Heat oil in a frying pan, lightly brown the beef cubes.
- Cook Vegetables: Add onion and any remaining flour to the pan; stir for 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add carrots, parsnip, beef stock, and vinegar. Stir until boiling.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, cover, and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Prepare Dumplings: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Rub in butter, add parsley, and mix in enough milk to form a soft dough.
- Form Dumplings: Divide the dough into 8 pieces, shape into balls.
- Add Dumplings: Drop the dumplings into the bubbling casserole, cover, and reduce oven heat to 180°C again.
- Finish Cooking: Cook for an additional 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.
This recipe not only promises a delicious meal but also evokes a sense of tradition and homeliness, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Its straightforward preparation and comforting flavors ensure that it will become a favorite on cold winter nights, just as it has been for generations past.
