Microwave Stew and Dumplings Recipe

 Power: HIGH 

Serves 4

SIMMER Cooking time: 10 mins. 60 mins.

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Dish: 2 liters ( 4 pt ) casserole

Microwave Stew and Dumplings

INGREDIENTS

• 750 g or 1½ lb stewing steak, cubed

• 3 x 15 ml or 3 tbsp seasoned flour

• 2 onions, skinned and sliced

• 3 carrots, pared and sliced

• salt and pepper

• 1 x 396 g or 14 oz  can of tomatoes

• 900ml or 1½ pls Beef stock

Microwave Stew and Dumplings Method:

Cut vegetables into even-sized pieces. Old root vegetables should be diced. New vegetables can be thinly sliced. The stock should be made with hot water. Cut meat into 2 cm ( 4 inches) pieces, remove any gristle, and trim the fat. Toss the meat in seasoned flour.

Put all the ingredients into a large casserole dish. Stir well. Put a small plate on top of the meat.

This keeps the meat and vegetables under the stock and stops them from dehydrating. 
Cover the casserole with a lid.

Cook on HIGH for 10 minutes - this brings the casserole to a boil, then set SIMMER for 60 minutes, or cook on Auto. Remove the lid and plate. Add dumplings and cook on HIGH for 5-7 minutes.

Note:- use part stock, wine, or beer. add any of your favorite vegetables. parsnips, Swede, turnips,s, etc.

Dumplings 

INGREDIENTS

• 100 g or 4oz self-raising flour

• 50 g or 2oz shredded suet

• water to mix

• chopped parsley ( optional )

Dumpling Method :

Toss suet into flour, and mix to dough waterDivide into 2.5 cm ( 1 " ) balls and drop into hot cooked stew. DO NOT cover. Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH

Note: At this point adjust the seasoning and thicken using cornflower mixed with a little water. Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Then add dumplings. Add parsley to flour.

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