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Beef shin stew with Parmesan dumplings

This slow-cooked beef shin (beef shank) stew is rich and flavorful. It is the perfect comfort food recipe served with fluffy Parmesan dumplings.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 441 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

for the stew
  • 1 kg (2lbs) beef shin / beef shank sliced into 2cm slices
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh Rosemary
  • 400 g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste
for the Parmesan dumplings
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 1/3 cup parmesan grated
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

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  1. To make the stew, season the beef shin with salt and pepper and sear in a heavy-based pot in a splash of oil until browned on both sides.
  2. Remove the shin from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, fry the onion, celery and carrots until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add garlic and herbs and fry for another 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, sugar and wine and allow to come up to a simmer.
  6. Add the beef back into the pot and pour in the beef stock and Balsamic vinegar.
  7. Turn the heat down and cover with a lid. Allow to simmer for 2 hours until the beef is soft. Alternatively, place in an oven preheated to 160°C/320°F. Check the stew every 30-60 minutes and top up with beef stock if necessary.
  8. To make the dumplings, place the butter, flour, baking powder, salt and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles rough breadcrumbs.
  9. With the motor running, pour in the milk slowly until the mixture comes together in a ball.
  10. Remove and form dumplings, just slightly smaller than golf balls.
  11. Place the dumplings on top of the stew and cover with the lid. Allow to steam for 20 minutes. (Make sure the stew is simmering gently otherwise the dumplings will fall apart.)
  12. When the dumplings are cooked through, remove the lid and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 705mg (29%) Potassium 1239mg (35%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3716IU (74%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 705mg 29%
Potassium 1239mg 26%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3716IU 74%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 208mg 21%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.