Cozy Homemade Minced Beef and Dumplings Recipe for Cold Days - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) minced (ground) beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or diced swede/parsnip
• 1 tablespoon oil or beef dripping
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour
• 2 cups (500ml) beef stock
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup (120g) self-raising flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme or parsley (optional)
• ½ cup (60g) shredded suet or 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• 4-5 tablespoons cold water