Transform a rich beef stew into an all-in-one meal by adding a fluffy cobbler topping with cheddary scones, flavoured with thyme and Marmite
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
Direction:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
3. Once the beef is fully cooked, add in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
4. Stir in 1 tsp of dried thyme, 1 tsp of dried rosemary, and 1 tsp of dried parsley. Mix well and let cook for another minute.
5. Add in 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots and 1 cup of beef broth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
6. In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Pour in 1/2 cup of milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
8. Transfer the beef mixture into a greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough on top of the beef mixture.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
10. Serve your beef cobbler hot and enjoy! Optional: You can sprinkle some additional dried herbs on top for extra flavor.