Pork casserole with dumplings
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
70 mins
The little dumplings on top will mean this is one dinner the kids will devour.
500g pork fillet, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
200g onion, peeled
1 carrot, thickly cut
250ml white wine
500ml chicken stock
1 tbsp water
1 red pepper, sliced
2 courgettes, sliced
1 tsp cornflour
130g self-raising flour
20g margarine
2 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped
80ml skim milk
Lightly coat a large pot with oil and cook the pork on a high heat for 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook until they are brown.
Next, combine the carrots, wine and chicken stock and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the pepper and courgette for a further 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, blend the cornflour with 1 tablespoon water.
Stir into the pot and cook until it is thick and boiling.
To make the dumplings, combine the flour and margarine in a bowl until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add the herbs and milk.
When it is a soft dough, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 1 minute.
Divide into 8 round balls
Place dumplings on top of casserole and cook for a further 15 minutes.
Serves
6
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
70 minutes
Main ingredients
Flour, Pork, Vegetables
Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy Recipes, Family Dinners
Level of Difficulty
Easy