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Next-level beef cobbler

Next-Level Beef Cobbler That Will Warm Your Heart

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Next-level beef cobbler, featuring tender beef in a rich stew and a flaky cheddar topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 kg Beef Shin Substitute with chuck or brisket if desired.
  • 500 ml Stout Can swap for red wine.
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil For browning the beef.
  • 2 Onions (chopped) Provides sweetness and aroma.
  • 6 Carrots (cut into chunks) Adds heartiness and color.
  • 2 tbsp Plain Flour Thickens the stew.
  • 1 cube Beef Stock Cube Boosts savory depth.
  • 2 tsp Golden Caster Sugar Balances flavors.
  • 1 small bunch Thyme Fresh herb for flavor.
  • 3 Bay Leaves Adds earthy depth.
For the Cobbler Topping
  • 200 ml Whole Milk Ensures a moist topping.
  • 1 tsp Marmite (optional) Adds umami flavor.
  • 350 g Self-Raising Flour Base for the topping.
  • 50 g Wholemeal Flour Infuses nutty flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Thyme Leaves For aromatic topping.
  • ¼ tsp Baking Powder Aids rising.
  • 100 g Cold Unsalted Butter (cubed) For flaky texture.
  • 150 g Mature Cheddar (grated) For a savory topping.
  • 1 Egg (beaten) For glazing.

Equipment

  • Large flameproof casserole
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the beef shin in stout for up to 24 hours for added depth.
  2. Preheat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan/gas 3).
  3. In a large flameproof casserole, heat vegetable oil and brown the beef chunks for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Sauté chopped onions and carrot chunks for 6-8 minutes until onions are translucent.
  5. Return browned beef to the pot, pour in stout, add crumbled stock cube, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  6. Combine wholemeal flour, self-raising flour, thyme leaves, and baking powder in a bowl.
  7. Rub in cold cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Add warmed milk and optional Marmite to form a soft dough.
  9. Roll out cobbler dough to 2 cm thick and cut out rounds.
  10. Assemble the cobbler by placing biscuit rounds over the beef stew, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  11. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables or spices. Resting the cobbler enhances flavors.

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