Mince and Dumplings
Discover the comforting flavors of hearty mince and dumplings, a classic British dish. Herb dumplings top a seasoned ground beef mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- salt, to taste
Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, 9 ounces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet or saute pan over medium heat. saute the onion and carrot in the oil until onion is lightly browned. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up, until well browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- Stir 1 tablespoon of flour into the beef mixture. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of beef broth, stirring constantly. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and bay leaf. Taste and add salt, as needed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, sage, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Work the butter in with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles meal. Add 1/2 cup of water and mix with hands until the dough holds together. The dough should be soft, but stiff enough to shape. With floured hands, shape the dough into 8 balls.
- Arrange the dumplings on the beef mixture, cover, and continue cooking over low heat for about 20 minutes.
- The dumplings should be fluffy and cooked through.
- Check and add more broth or water if the beef mixture becomes dry.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 712mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2052IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 5mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!