Boiled Beef Carrots With Parsley Dumplings Recipes

BEEF AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the canola oil and the stew meat. Let the meat cook until nicely browned. The meat should release easily from the bottom of the pot when it is ready to turn.
• Stir the stew meat and add the onion along with the salt and pepper. Continue to cook until all sides of the meat have browned and all of the moisture has evaporated from the bottom of the pot.
• Add the Worcestershire Sauce and the *red wine to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon and scrape up all that good stuff on the bottom of the pan.
• Add the beef broth and the fresh herbs. (Tie the herbs together with butcher string for easy removal later). Bring the broth to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer the stew meat for anywhere from 1 - 2 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
• Mix the Bisquick with the milk and fresh parsley. Stir only until combined. Drop by tablespoons full into the boiling broth. I usually get about 9 dumplings.
• Cook the dumplings for 10 minutes, then cover and cook another 10 minutes. And that is it, dinner is done!

BOILED BEEF AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Method Wash and pat dry the beef, then place in a deep saucepan or flameproof casserole dish. Add the remaining ingredients. Pour over sufficient water to just cover and bring slowly to the boil. Cover and simmer gently for about 3 hours until tender. To serve, drain the meat and vegetables and place on a warm serving platter. Remove the string before slicing. The cooking juices can be served as they are or boiled rapidly to reduce by about one third before serving with the meat - discard the bay leaves and cloves before serving.

BOILED BEEF & CARROTS WITH PARSLEY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Cut the beef into three or four chunky pieces, put in a large pan and just cover with cold water. Bring it quickly to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and, using a ladle, skim off any scum on the top. As you are doing this, you will also be removing some of the water. Pour in the stock, return it to the boil, then turn to a simmer.
• Meanwhile, roughly chop the vegetables and add them to the pan with the sprigs of thyme and bay leaves. Season lightly.
• Take a large square of muslin (or use a clean J-cloth), lay the spices in the middle and then tie up with kitchen string, like a money bag. Drop the bag into the pan and tie the bag to the handle. Simmer the beef (don't let it boil) for about 2 hrs, until the meat feels tender when pierced with a sharp knife. If the stock reduces down too much, top it up with more water so the meat remains submerged.
• While the beef is cooking, peel celeriac and cut into small sticks about 1cm thick. Halve turnips. Trim tops off the other vegetables, but don't peel - there's no need. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil and blanch vegetables for about 3 mins. Have ready a large bowl of ice-cold water and when the vegetables are just tender, drain them and tip immediately into the water. Leave for 2-3 mins, drain again and set aside. Also, while the beef is cooking, mix together the flour, suet, salt, a grinding of pepper and the parsley for the dumplings.
• When the beef is cooked, remove the pan from the heat, then strain off and reserve the stock for cooking the dumplings and reheating the baby vegetables (you won't use it all). Discard the vegetables and tip the beef into a baking dish. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Mix just enough cold water (about 200ml) into the flour and suet mix to make a soft dough. If the dough is too wet, it will be difficult to shape. Roll gently into 10-12 balls. Bring a shallow pan of water to the boil and add a couple of ladles of the stock plus the olive oil, the star anise, peppercorns and thyme sprigs. Using a slotted spoon, lower in the dumplings. Cover and simmer for about 12-15 mins, until risen and fluffy. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon.
• Spoon about three ladles of stock into another pan, bring to a simmer and reheat the veg briefly. Remove with a slotted spoon. Strain the stock from the veg for serving.
• Cut each beef chunk into slices and season lightly. Arrange in warmed serving dishes with the baby vegetables, celeriac and dumplings. Pour some stock over and serve.

ENGLISH BOILED BEEF AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Tie meat with kitchen string to form a "neat joint." (optional).
• Place brisket in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; barely cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Prepare a bouquet garni with the parsley, thyme, and bay leaves (tie together with kitchen string, wrap in cheesecloth, or just drop in if that doesn't bother you); stud each onion quarter with a clove.
• Place bouquet garni in pot with peppercorns, studded onions, turnip, celery, and leek; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
• Add carrots and simmer until carrots are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Transfer beef to a serving platter, season with salt if needed, surround with carrots, and keep warm.
• Skim fat from surface of cooking liquid, then strain into a gravy boat and serve alongside beef and carrots.

BUTTERED CARROTS WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Cut the carrots into 3-by-1/2-by-1/8-inch pieces. Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Blanch carrots until they start to soften but are still firm, about 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a colander; rinse under cold water; set aside.
• In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the blanched carrots, and toss in the butter to coat. Cook carrots until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.