Thu. Oct 16th, 2025
Here’s a classic Mince and Dumplings recipe — a comforting, hearty British dish featuring savory minced beef in rich gravy, topped with fluffy suet dumplings.


Mince and Dumplings

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour


Ingredients

For the Mince

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 500g (1 lb) minced beef

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tbsp plain flour

  • 400ml (about 1½ cups) beef stock

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Optional: 1 tsp dried thyme or mixed herbs

For the Dumplings

  • 200g (1½ cups) self-raising flour

  • 100g (about ½ cup) shredded suet (beef or vegetable)

  • A pinch of salt

  • Cold water, to mix (around 5–7 tbsp)


Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Mince

  1. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or casserole dish over medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and carrots. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.

  3. Add the minced beef and cook until browned all over, breaking it up with a spoon.

  4. Stir in the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

  5. Pour in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs if using.

  6. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Make the Dumplings

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, suet, and salt.

  2. Gradually add cold water, mixing with a fork, until you get a soft but not sticky dough.

  3. Divide and roll into 8 small dumplings.

Step 3: Cook the Dumplings

  1. After the mince has simmered for 30 minutes, remove the lid and place the dumplings on top of the mince.

  2. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.

  3. For slightly crisp tops, you can remove the lid for the final 5–10 minutes, or finish under a hot grill for 3–4 minutes.


Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with mashed potatoes, green peas, or buttered cabbage.

  • For extra richness, stir a splash of red wine or a teaspoon of marmite into the mince while it simmers.


Would you like a vegetarian version, or would you prefer to cook the mince in the oven instead of stovetop?

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