Hearty Mince and Dumplings Recipe – Slow Cooker Comfort Food

If you’re craving a warm, comforting meal, this Mince and Dumplings Recipe is exactly what you need. This dish is packed with rich, savory flavors and fluffy dumplings, all slow-cooked to perfection. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes in a giant Yorkshire pudding for the ultimate comfort meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Effortless Cooking: Let the slow cooker do the work!
• Rich & Hearty: A thick, meaty gravy loaded with veggies and tender dumplings.
• Perfect for Cold Nights: A warming meal that hits the spot every time.

Mince and Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients

For the Mince Stew:

• 1 lb (500g) lean ground beef (5% fat)
• 2 cups (500ml) beef stock
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ cup (120g) peas
• ½ cup (120g) sweetcorn
• 2 tbsp gravy granules (for thickening)

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup (125g) self-rising flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup (60g) cold butter, cubed
• ⅓ cup (80ml) cold water

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Mince

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
2. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and add the beef stock and sliced carrot.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Add the Vegetables & Thicken the Stew

4. After 5 hours, stir in the peas, sweetcorn, diced onion, and gravy granules to thicken the sauce.

Step 3: Make the Dumplings

5. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt. Rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
6. Gradually add water and mix until a dough forms.
7. Shape the dough into 6-8 small balls.

Step 4: Cook the Dumplings

8. Place the dumplings on top of the stew and cover. Cook for 30 minutes.
9. Flip the dumplings and cook for another 30 minutes.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

10. Serve the mince and dumplings over mashed potatoes in a large Yorkshire pudding for the ultimate feast.

Tips for the Best Mince and Dumplings Recipe

✅ Use lean beef to keep the dish flavorful but not greasy.
✅ For extra flavor, add Worcestershire sauce or garlic powder.
✅ Don’t overmix the dumpling dough, or they’ll be dense instead of fluffy.

Make It Your Own

• Add a kick: Stir in a teaspoon of mustard or a dash of hot sauce.
• Go cheesy: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the dumplings before serving.
• Veggie boost: Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

This Mince and Dumplings Recipe is comfort food at its best—rich, hearty, and unbelievably satisfying. Try it tonight and let me know what you think!