SLOW COOKED BEEF CASSEROLE & DUMPLINGS

Good honest food - our fail safe beef casserole. The aroma permeated the kitchen all day - inviting me to sneak a morsel or two. Don't forget the star anise, it adds depth of flavour. If you were fine dining this would be called slow braised beef, but let's be honest, it's a good old stew. I call it a casserole though, because it deserves it.
I made the dumplings smaller than usual and let them form a crust for a bit of crunch. I went easy on the pearl barley... just enough. Today this was made in a large stock pot on top of the cooker on a low simmer. A pressure cooker would save time, but as I was around, it was no problem having it simmering away.
The flavour was second to none, and had us rushing back for more. You wouldn't believe just how low in calories this meal is. This will make our 'good day' a very good day. It's not swimming in fat either - equally there are no added sugars etc.
Apparently we're going to be snowed in - yes, in Bristol... Thankfully we made enough of this to feed an army, and we won't have a problem eating it all weekend if necessary.
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