Braised Steak & Onion with Dumplings

Light Dumplings (suet free)

• ▢125 g (1 cup) self raising flour
• ▢125 g ( ½ cup) fat free yogurt
• ▢1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
• ▢2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• ▢1 tsp garlic granules
• ▢½ tsp salt
• ▢water , as needed, to bind

Suet Dumplings

• ▢125 g (1 cup) self raising flour
• ▢125 g (1 cup) shredded suet or vegetable shortening
• ▢1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
• ▢2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• ▢1 tbsp horseradish or mustard
• ▢1 tsp garlic granules
• ▢½ tsp salt
• ▢cold water , as needed, to bind

Instructions

Prepare the Stew

• Toss the beef cubes with the seasoned flour to lightly coat.
• Preheat the slow cooker on “HIGH”. Add the hot beef stock, red wine, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar (or Worcestershire sauce), garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Give everything a good stir.
• Add the onions, leeks, parsnips and carrots. Stir to combine.
• Stir in the beef, add the bay leaves and rosemary and cook on HIGH for 5 hours (or on LOW for 8 hours).