"Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings: this hearty comforting casserole is packed with vegetables, tender beef and topped with herby dumplings...."
INGREDIENTS
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900 g (2 lbs) braising steak/ chuck steak (, cubed)
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2 tbsp flour (seasoned with pinch salt and pepper)
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480 ml (2 cups) hot beef stock ((broth))
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80 ml (⅓ cup) red wine or dark ale (or more beef stock)
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3 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or Worcestershire sauce)
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3 tbsp dark soy sauce
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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2 large onions (, finely diced)
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2 leeks (, white parts only, sliced)
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5 carrots (, sliced)
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4 parsnips (, sliced)
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2 bay leaves
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1 sprig rosemary
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Fresh parsley (, chopped, to garnish)
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Salt and pepper (, as needed)
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125 g (1 cup) self raising flour
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125 g ( ½ cup) fat free yogurt
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1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan
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1 tsp garlic granules
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½ tsp salt
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water (, as needed, to bind)
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125 g (1 cup) self raising flour
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125 g (1 cup) shredded suet ( or vegetable shortening)
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1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan
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1 tbsp horseradish or mustard
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1 tsp garlic granules
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½ tsp salt
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cold water (, as needed, to bind)