Venison and ale casserole with herb dumplings

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsSunflower oil
775gramsStewing venison cut into 2cm/1 inch cubes
1largeOnion; sliced
25gramsPlain flour
1Garlic clove; crushed
350millilitresTraquair House Ale
225millilitresPint hot water
Bouquet garni
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
75gramsSelf-raising flour
75gramsFresh bread-crumbs
75gramsButter/suet
2tablespoonsMixed fresh herbs
A small egg

Directions

FOR THE DUMPLINGS

Heat one tablespoon of the oil in an oven-proof casserole dish, add the beef and fry until the meat is sealed on all sides.

Add the remaining oil to the pan and then add the onions. Fry the onions until they are just softened and beginning to brown.

Stir in the garlic, season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Pour over the beer and the hot water. Bring to a gentle simmer and place in a moderate oven for 1½ hours or until the meat is completely tender.

For the dumplings:

Sieve the flour into a large bowl then add the bread-crumbs. Using your fingertips rub in the butter until it is well combined.

Add the fresh herbs, season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.

Bind the ingredients with the egg, adding a little water or milk if the mixture is too dry.

Shape the mixture into 12 egg sized balls. Add to the stew for the last 40 minutes of cooking time, occasionally basting with the juices.

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