Hairy Bikers Mince And Dumplings Recipe
The Hairy Bikers Mince And Dumplings Recipe is a true British classic. It is a warm, filling meal that feels like a hug.
Equipment
- Large Heavy Pot
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Jug
Ingredients
- Beef Mince 500 g
- Large Onions 2
- Medium Carrots 3
- Beef Stock 600 ML
- Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Dried Thyme 1 Tsp
- Self-raising Flour 250 g
- Atora Suet 125 g
- Salt 1 Pinch
- Cold Water 150 ML
Instructions
- Place your heavy pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the beef mince to the hot dry pot. Stir it often until the meat turns brown.
- Add the chopped onions and carrots to the meat. Cook them for five minutes until they start softening. This builds a great flavor base for your stew.
- Pour the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce into the pot. Stir in the dried herbs and some black pepper. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
- Turn the heat down to low and cover the pot. Let the mince simmer slowly for twenty minutes. This makes the beef very tender and flavorful.
- Mix the flour and suet in a bowl with water. Roll the dough into eight small, round balls. These will become your fluffy, delicious dumplings.
- Place the dough balls on top of the mince. Put the lid back on the pot tightly. Cook for another twenty minutes without lifting the lid.
Notes
- Use cold water when making the dumpling dough.
- Do not overwork the dough or dumplings get hard.
- Brown the mince well to get a dark gravy.
- Keep the lid closed while the dumplings steam.
- Check the pot to ensure it does not dry out.
- Dice carrots small so they cook at the same rate.
- Add a pinch of salt to the dumpling mix.