{"id":176,"date":"2022-12-27T16:51:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T16:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shavuatov.co.uk\/?p=176"},"modified":"2022-12-27T16:51:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T16:51:41","slug":"corinne-rachelles-beer-and-beef-stew-with-dumplings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shavuatov.co.uk\/?p=176","title":{"rendered":"Corinne Rachelle\u2019s Beer and Beef Stew with Dumplings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corinne Rachelle\u2019s Beer and Beef Stew with Dumplings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the other things I remember fondly from my childhood is winter warming food,&nbsp;stick to your ribs beef stew with dumplings served, was a favourite of my paternal grandmother.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shavuatov.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-and-Beef-Stew-300x215-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a cold winters day after returning from a walk along the&nbsp;seafront, or from walking home from &nbsp;school opening the door to the rich smell of this stew &nbsp;I knew I would be &nbsp;would warmed up from inside &nbsp;with the first mouthful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rich Beef in Beer &nbsp;Stew &nbsp;serve 6&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>1 kilo good quality cubed beef&nbsp;preferably&nbsp;lean,<br>1 leek &nbsp;washed and sliced<br>4 carrots washed peeled and sliced<br>I small&nbsp;punnet mushrooms sliced<br>4 cloves garlic crushed<br>1 bottle brown beer,&nbsp;Guinness or stout is best<br>1&nbsp;large&nbsp;teaspoon yeast extract or Osem Beef stock powder<br>1 table spoon&nbsp;tomato puree<br>4 stalks celery waged and sliced<br>1\/2 cup fresh parsley and celery leaves chopped&nbsp;finely<br>1 teaspoon of&nbsp;unsweetened&nbsp;cocoa powder( brings out the beef flavour )<br>1\/2 inch fresh ginger minced<br>3 bay leaves<br>1\/2 a&nbsp;cinnamon&nbsp;stick ( also brings out the beef flavour)<br>\u00bd &nbsp;desert spoon good quality vegetable oil<br>1\/2 cup red lentils soaked overnight<br>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper ground<br>1\/2 teaspoon fresh dried&nbsp;thyme<br><strong><br><\/strong><strong>In a plastic bag put&nbsp;<\/strong><br>2 table spoons flour ( I use gluten free flour or rice flour)<br>1 teaspoon&nbsp;paprika<br>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<br>1\/2 teaspoon&nbsp;garlic&nbsp;granules<br>1\/2 teaspoon sea salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinse&nbsp;the meat under very cold water,&nbsp;shake&nbsp; off any excess water put the meat in the bag with the seasoned flour and shake well till all the meat is coated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat the oil in a heaver bottom pan that has a tight fitting lid,<br>Add the leeks,&nbsp;garlic, and ginger to the pan saute till the leeks are clear,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the beef to the pan and stir so it does not stick,&nbsp;when it&nbsp;sealed&nbsp;on each side add the beer,&nbsp;carrot\u2019s&nbsp;celery, marmite,&nbsp;tomato&nbsp;paste, stir well<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drain the lentils and add along with one cup cold water.<br>add the cocoa powder, thyme, cinnamon&nbsp;stick &nbsp;and fresh herbs &nbsp;and leave to simmer on a low light for &nbsp;90 minutes .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, after frying off the leeks and onions put everything in a slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours occasionally stirring to ensure the lentils haven\u2019t stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to stir occasionally so the gravy won\u2019t stick, the gravy should be thick but not too thick, taste, add seasoning and more water if&nbsp;necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vegan Dumplings ( most dumplings are made with suet so not kosher this is a way to get kosher dumplings to suit all diets !)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup gluten free flour ( you can use regular plain flour )<br>1 table spoon fresh&nbsp;parsley&nbsp;finely chopped<br>a pinch of &nbsp;nutmeg<br>1\/2 tea spoon sea salt<br>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<br>1\/2 cup plant based milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pinch of baking powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/4 cup grated Tomer, its best to grate from frozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put the flour, baking powder &nbsp;seasonings in to a bowl,<br>Add the Tomer &nbsp;and rub together like making&nbsp;pastry&nbsp;till you have a mixture like fine breadcrumbs.<br>Add the chopped&nbsp;parsley<br>Add the plant &nbsp;milk and mix.<br>Drop in balls on to the top of the stew meat, making sure they adsorb the gravy.<br>Cook for 15 minutes. If you are cooking the stew in a slow cooker add 45 minutes before the end of cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serve on its own with dumplings or on a bed of mashed potatoes and grandma always served it with greens. This meals always &nbsp;brings me &nbsp;childhood heart-warming&nbsp;nostalgia.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Corinne Rachelle\u2019s Beer and Beef Stew with Dumplings One of the other things I remember fondly from my childhood is winter warming food,&nbsp;stick to your ribs beef stew with dumplings served, was a favourite of my paternal grandmother. 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