Beef Casserole With Parmesan Dumpling

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1.) Brown 1kg gravy beef, cut into 2cm chunks, in 1 tbs olive oil over medium heat. Transfer to plate.

2.) Add 1 onion, chopped, 6 bacon rashes, chopped, 500g button mushrooms, halved, and 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and cook until soft. Stir in 2 tbs plain flour.

3.) Add 2 cups (500ml) beef stock, 1 cup (250ml) red wine, 2 fresh thyme sprigs and 3 bay leaves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, add beef and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours. Spoon into a 2 litre (8 cup) ovenproof dish.

4.) Preheat oven to 200°C. Rub 50g butter into 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour. Stir in 1/2 cup (45g) parmesan and 3/4 cup (185ml) milk. Bring together. Roll into 20 balls. Place on beef. Bake for 20 minutes.