How to grow your Dumpling Bake in 3 easy steps
This easy three-step recipe guides you through creating a delightful dumpling bake, perfect for a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Oven-safe baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 500 g Ground meat (chicken or pork) or lentils
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 150 g Mixed vegetables (frozen)
- 400 ml Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
For the Dumplings
- 150 g Self-rising flour
- 50 g Butter (cold & cubed)
- 100 ml Milk
Optional Topping
- 50 g Cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- In an oven-safe dish, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened. Add ground meat or lentils, cooking until browned, then stir in mixed vegetables, broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.
Make the Dumplings
- In a separate bowl, rub cold butter into self-rising flour until combined, then gradually add milk to form a soft, sticky dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough evenly over the simmering filling in the oven-safe dish.
Bake to Perfection
- If desired, sprinkle grated cheese over the dumplings. Transfer the dish to a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through, and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
This recipe is highly versatile; feel free to experiment with different fillings or seasonings to suit your taste.