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Hairy Bikers Mince and Dumplings Recipe

Hairy Bikers Mince and Dumplings Recipe

Are you looking for a cozy dinner? Try the Hairy Bikers Mince and Dumplings Recipe. This meal is warm and filling. Learning how to make Hairy Bikers Mince and Dumplings Recipe is very simple.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g BEEF MINCE
  • 1 large ONION
  • 2 medium CARROTS
  • 500 ml BEEF STOCK
  • 1 tbsp VEGETABLE OIL
  • 1 tbsp PLAIN FLOUR
  • 1 tsp DRIED THYME
  • 150 g SELF-RAISING FLOUR
  • 75 g SHREDDED SUET
  • 1 pinch SALT
  • 1 pinch BLACK PEPPER

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Place your casserole pot on the stove. Add a splash of vegetable oil. Turn the heat to medium-high. Let the oil get hot.

Step 2:

  • Add the beef mince to the pot. Break it up with your spoon. Cook it until it is brown. This takes about five minutes.

Step 3:

  • Add the chopped onions and carrots. Stir them into the brown meat. Cook until the onions are soft. They should look a bit clear.

Step 4:

  • Stir in a spoonful of flour. This will thicken your gravy later. Cook the flour for one minute. Keep stirring the whole time.

Step 5:

  • Pour in the hot beef stock. Add the dried thyme and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil. Then turn the heat down low.

Step 6:

  • Put the lid on the pot. Let it simmer for twenty minutes. The meat will become very tender. The carrots will get soft.

Step 7:

  • Make the dumplings in a bowl. Mix the flour and the suet. Add a tiny bit of water. Stir it with a cold knife.

Step 8:

  • Form the dough into eight balls. Use your hands to roll them. Do not press them too hard. Keep them light and round.

Step 9:

  • Take the lid off the pot. Place dumplings on top of mince. Do not submerge them fully. They should sit on top.

Step 10:

  • Put the lid back on tightly. Cook for fifteen more minutes. The dumplings will double in size. They will look white and fluffy.

Step 11:

  • Check if the dumplings are cooked. They should be firm to touch. Serve the meal in deep bowls. Enjoy it while it is hot.

Notes

  • Brown the meat well for better flavor.
  • Do not overwork the dumpling dough.
  • Use cold water for the best dumplings.
  • Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Slice carrots thinly to cook faster.
  • Always use a tight-fitting pot lid.
  • Taste the gravy before serving it.
  • Use lean mince to reduce the fat.
  • Store-bought suet works perfectly here.
  • Fresh thyme adds a nice touch.
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