Beef Steak Casserole With Dumpling Top Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In2 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings2
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| Steak | 12 Ounce | |
| Seasoned flour | ||
| 1/2 oz. dripping OR vegetable shortening | ||
| Onion | 1 , sliced | |
| Carrots | 2 , sliced | |
| Celery stalks | 2 , chopped | |
| 1 small tin condensed tomato soup | ||
| 1/2 soup can water | ||
| 4 oz. self-raising flour | ||
| Salt | 1 Pinch (For the dumpling top:) | |
| Beef suet | 2 Ounce, shredded (For the dumpling top:) | |
| Water to mix | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) With a knife trim fat or gristle from the meat. Cut meat into neat pieces.
2) Dredge pieces in seasoned flour.
MAKING
3) In a medium-sized saucepan heat fat and brown meat over moderate heat.
4) Take out meat and add vegetables till brown.
5) Add meat, soup and water. Adjust seasoning.
6) Cover pan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7) Prepare dumpling top in a basin with sieved flour, salt, suet and enough water to make a firm dough.
8) Lightly flour a surface and work out dough in it. Pat into a circle approximately the size of the pan.
9) Take off lid and put dough on top of the meat. Replace lid and simmer for a further 3/4-1 hour till cooked.
10) Cut into half.
SERVING
11) Serve with the meat, vegetables and gravy.
1) With a knife trim fat or gristle from the meat. Cut meat into neat pieces.
2) Dredge pieces in seasoned flour.
MAKING
3) In a medium-sized saucepan heat fat and brown meat over moderate heat.
4) Take out meat and add vegetables till brown.
5) Add meat, soup and water. Adjust seasoning.
6) Cover pan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7) Prepare dumpling top in a basin with sieved flour, salt, suet and enough water to make a firm dough.
8) Lightly flour a surface and work out dough in it. Pat into a circle approximately the size of the pan.
9) Take off lid and put dough on top of the meat. Replace lid and simmer for a further 3/4-1 hour till cooked.
10) Cut into half.
SERVING
11) Serve with the meat, vegetables and gravy.
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