Beef Casserole And Dumplings

Good for those cold winter nights. This is one of our favourite old time comfort food recipes adapted from a book

Preheat oven to 180deg c.

Cut steak into 2 1 / 2 cm cubes.

Peel and slice onion , carrots and parsnip.

Mix flour , salt and pepper and toss beef in this.

Heat oil in frying pan , add beef and brown lightly.

Add onion and any remaining flour , stir 2 minutes.

Add carrots , parsnip , stock and vinegar.

Stir until boiling , then transfer to a casserole dish.

Cover and bake for 1-1 1 / 2 hours.

Increase oven heat to 200degc to ensure casserole is boiling.

Sift flour , baking powder and salt.

Rub in butter , add parsley and mix in enough milk to make a soft dough.

Divide into 8 pieces and form into balls.

Drop into the bubbling casserole , cover and reduce heat to 180degc again.

Cook for 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.

steak, onion, carrots, parsnip, flour, salt and pepper, oil, beef stock, vinegar, baking powder, salt, butter, parsley, milk