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Barbecue spiced beef stew with cheesy scone topping

Name: Barbecue spiced beef stew with cheesy scone topping
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 50 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 750g free-range British beef chuck steak, diced; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 carrots, cut into 1cm pieces; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1 tbsp tomato purée; 1 tbsp plain flour; 1 litre good quality beef stock, plus a little extra (optional); For the barbecue seasoning; 3 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp sea salt flakes; 3 tbsp caster sugar; For the cheddar and buttermilk scones; 10g fresh yeast (or 2 x 7g sachets fast-action dried yeast); 300g plain flour, plus extra to dust; 150g butter, softened; 150g mature cheddar, grated; 20g fresh chives, finely chopped; Large pinch sea salt flakes; 200ml buttermilk; 4 medium free-range egg yolks (see tips), plus 2 medium free-range eggs, beaten, to glaze; You’ll also need…; Large flameproof casserole with a lid; 6cm cutter

By: Dan Doherty

Published: 15 Mar 19
Updated: 26 May 25

Barbecue spiced beef stew with cheesy scone topping

A comforting, slow-cooked barbecue beef stew with a buttermilk and cheddar scone topping. Like when you’re baking dumplings on top of a stew, the scone topping on this develop a great crust while retaining a soft centre… Perfect for mopping up the juices.

Easy
February 2019

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4-6
Hands-on time 30 min, simmering time 2½ hours, oven time 15-20 min

Freezable

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 846kcals
Fat: 47.4g (23.9g saturated)
Protein: 49g
Carbohydrates: 52.9g (11g sugars)
Fibre: 5.6g
Salt: 2.6g

For 6 servings

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