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British Braised Beef And Cheddar Cobbler
A comforting British classic featuring tender beef and root vegetables braised in rich savory broth, topped with golden fluffy cheddar scones.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 45 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy oven-safe Dutch oven over high heat and sear beef cubes until browned, about 6 minutes, then set aside.
- 02
Add diced onion, carrots, and parsnips to the pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
- 03
Stir in tomato paste and 15g flour, cook for 1 minute, then pour in halal beef broth and return beef with its juices.
- 04
Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- 05
Whisk remaining flour and baking powder in a bowl, rub in cold butter until crumbly, then mix in grated cheddar and 60ml cold water to form soft dough rounds.
- 06
Arrange dough rounds over the simmering stew, cover tightly, and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until biscuits are cooked through and fluffy.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Cobbler Steaming
Cooking savory biscuit dough directly on top of a bubbling stew in a covered pot so it steams into fluffy dumplings.
Notes from the kitchen
- Keep the butter ice-cold when making biscuit dough to achieve light, tender cobbler rounds.
- Preheat your serving bowls to keep the hot braise warm at table.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by British; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.