That looks absolutely gorgeous 😋 Those packet mixes from Aldi are brilliant. I used to buy them all the time. Love the chilli con carne one. Far better than the Colmans and other brands. You can just use the dumpling mix as a pastry top instead, rolling it out. Great stuff 👍 🙂
That looked really nice keith, well done mate for having a go at these things, it was only the seasoning really and you can put that on yourself at the end..great stuff again 👍
The pastry doesn't look bad at all. Certainly the crispy brown bits on the top are going to taste good. The casserole itself looks fantastic. My mum used a pie funnel or upturned egg cup under the pastry.
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Hey Keith, it looked delicious!! The base should always be cold to get the best results from the pastry, but I'm not so sure it would have stayed flat because of the dumplings. What you can always do, is to either cut pastry squares or pastry circles / Rounds and cook them separately on a baking sheet.. then dish uo your beef stew, topped with a cooked square/round pastry.. perfection!!! Another thing I have found is with them packet mixes, if you add just ONE oxo cube , it is a lot lot better.. I always used to think there was something, like salt, missing but with the oxo, it really does make a huge difference!!
Newbie here, Ioved this video, your pie looks delicious!! Your flaky pastry will always be like the Fray Bentos when it's made into a pie, it's the nature of that pastry. Definitely carb overload with all that pastry and bread! I'm subscribing
Mum taught me to help pastry stay attached to top of casserole/pie dish, cut a ribbon of pastry 1" -1 1/2cm wide, egg yolk the rim, run ribbon along the top of the dish pressing 2 thumbs are best. Then egg wash ribbon and place pastry over whole dish. I think I might halve the dumplings so they fill the dish to give a drier level surface. Or double mix of stew, 2x dumpling mix = for next day, with a tight leash on NO seconds. Ooo and braised spiced red cabbage. Lovely I'm definitely going to try your recipe. p.s. Does this Asda cooker have a varied saute .
That looked tasty, Keith! Back in April, I bought a bag of frozen sliced leeks from Aldi as they were cheaper than fresh, and no waste. No idea if that's still the case, the way prices are going. I've never made dumplings with butter, so might try that. I reckon you could soon knock up your own pastry, and with better ingredients.
Well done Keith, never mind about the bloody pastry, your meals are an inspiration. Your using fresh ingredients and feeding your family on a budget. Ive been cooking all my life, taught by my dear Mum. Your right, let your filling cool before covering with pastry and give it plenty of time to cook through. Looking forward to the next one. I just love treacle tart, but always buy one, thats a nice old favourite pudding!
So i know your not going to even read this because I'm critical about your pallet, but due to my job I can suggest something that would make this, cross mix a bit better, the pastry top should have been sat directly on top of the stew/casserole instead of being perched on top of the dish, this way it would have given you a better bake, rasing the pastry meant that on the underside because there was a gap it got steamed instead of baked giving you that soggy pastry similar to a fray Benton's pie, next time push it down onto the filling and trim it off around the inside of the pie dish, I'm sure this will give you a better result
Thanks for the tip mate. You can be critical all you want mate i will always reply, but instead of being critical give advice, i'm no chef and just experimenting so any help is great. Just saying
Looks crackin OFG 👍. Going to give it a try at the weekend. Yeh noticed you put a lot of salt in it at the time then I'm only a pinch. Well done my friend. Another idea to get on with, love to NAT 🏴
Looks absolutely delicious! I’d love to have some right about now. I wish I didn’t miss the livestream the other day, hopefully you’ll have another real soon. Tell Nat I said hi and I’m sending all my love to you guys ♥️
Hi Kieth anything you cook in pressure cooker you need to season after cooking, so season foods cooked in instant pot when you sauté at the end. As for the pastry because your filling didn’t come up to the top of the dish there wasn’t anything really to hold it up I’d have prob sat it inside the dish it would look a bit bubbly because of the dumplings but it still looked lush as it was.
Little tip for your dumplings buddy once you have splashed them with the gravy sprinkle with a crushed oxo , Works even better when they are done in the oven and you get that crusty top ... i am salivating now but it is too hot to do a braise and dumplings.
Hi Keith, wether the pastry has collapsed or not it looks good, quite rustic, just how it should be. Keep the videos coming, l love them, warm wishes to you and yours. ANN X
Nowt wrong with that keith and them casserole mixes and puff pastry are bang on. Aldi doo have been selling suet for quite some time now and have recently fetched a dumpling mix out. Where did you purchase that cooker from mate cos it looks brilliant. As for the recipe i could just do a bowl of that with some hendo's relish 🤩 😋
Lovely Jubbly as Del Boy would say. You cut the pastry to short if you'd of left more of an overhang it wouldn't of collapsed and you could then just let it cool slightly and knock off the excess. Also it helps when there is less of a gap between the filling and the pastry top. That's just cosmetics though as the taste is what counts 👍
That looks so so nice Keith put some chips and peas with it you have a fab meal .Keith I think they use filo pastry on a fray bentos pie but your pie is a million times especially better than fray bentos pie love fran ps there again instead of chips I'd have mash and you could mix your mash into the gravy
Gosh, my Grandma used to make something called "Sea Pie". It was actually steak and potato pie with a thick suet pastry crust that "floated" on top. Always served with pickled red cabbage, pickled walnuts, and HP! This dish reminded me. Looked lovely. Don't bother with Himalayan salt by the way .... Table salt is better for you as it is one of the primary sources of iodine which the human body needs (Medical Biochemist).
I’d smash the beef and dumplings without the pie,looks good, what I’d have done is used all the pastry sheet and pushed it down and tuck the excess round the sides to make a crust.
Bloody mate soon as you put them dumplings on it should of gone in the oven and let the dumplings crisp up that would of been fabulous think there was to much air underneath Keith fdeffo going do the stew but now pastry 🤣🤣🤣
That looks absolutely gorgeous 😋 Those packet mixes from Aldi are brilliant. I used to buy them all the time. Love the chilli con carne one. Far better than the Colmans and other brands. You can just use the dumpling mix as a pastry top instead, rolling it out. Great stuff 👍 🙂
Thanks mate
That looked really nice keith, well done mate for having a go at these things, it was only the seasoning really and you can put that on yourself at the end..great stuff again 👍
Cheers mate
The pastry doesn't look bad at all. Certainly the crispy brown bits on the top are going to taste good. The casserole itself looks fantastic. My mum used a pie funnel or upturned egg cup under the pastry.
Thanks for that Super
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Thank you so much Julie
That looks so good Keith,I could have done with some of that for my dinner,another success on a plate 👍😊
Thank you Janine
Hey Keith, it looked delicious!! The base should always be cold to get the best results from the pastry, but I'm not so sure it would have stayed flat because of the dumplings. What you can always do, is to either cut pastry squares or pastry circles / Rounds and cook them separately on a baking sheet.. then dish uo your beef stew, topped with a cooked square/round pastry.. perfection!!!
Another thing I have found is with them packet mixes, if you add just ONE oxo cube , it is a lot lot better.. I always used to think there was something, like salt, missing but with the oxo, it really does make a huge difference!!
Cheers mate I will try that
Yes, my mum used to do the pastry like that too. Delish 😋
Top upload Keith. Your dumplings looked amazing. I've tried Aunt Bessie's and they were disgusting. Always love your experimental videos 👍👍❤️
Thank you KP NUTZ
Newbie here, Ioved this video, your pie looks delicious!! Your flaky pastry will always be like the Fray Bentos when it's made into a pie, it's the nature of that pastry. Definitely carb overload with all that pastry and bread! I'm subscribing
Thank you so much Jenni
That looks temptingly delicious . You did a brilliant job OFG !!
Thanks Sue
That looked lovely Keith well done nothing wrong with that proper homemade food can’t beat it made me hungry top marks 👍👍👍👍
Cheers mate
That's a great idea with the pastry, but I like Fray Bentos soggy pastry anyway 😝
Yes mate, me to
That looks absolutely yummy thanks for experimenting might give that one a go thanks for sharing keith😋😁
You are welcome Magic
Mum taught me to help pastry stay attached to top of casserole/pie dish, cut a ribbon of pastry 1" -1 1/2cm wide, egg yolk the rim, run ribbon along the top of the dish pressing 2 thumbs are best. Then egg wash ribbon and place pastry over whole dish. I think I might halve the dumplings so they fill the dish to give a drier level surface. Or double mix of stew, 2x dumpling mix = for next day, with a tight leash on NO seconds. Ooo and braised spiced red cabbage. Lovely I'm definitely going to try your recipe. p.s. Does this Asda cooker have a varied saute .
Looks absolutely delicious, well done x
another great vid love your down to earth presentation keep up the good work m8
Thank you mate
Hi looks great enjoy your meal and your evening
Thank you! You too Adrian
Looks lovely ofg, I make dumplings the same way with a wee bit of salt and pepper added 🙂
Yes Storm but i don't like mine salty
Looks so good! Yum
Thank you
Good video that nice see things done from scratch lol 👍
Thanks Mick
🤩 it looks bloody lovely
Glad you enjoyed it Sharron
Looks amazing 😋
Thanks Allan
Hi Keith nat that looks lovely bet it smelled yummy making my mouth water hope you are all well you do some Great cooking 😊xx
Thanks Shelia and yes the smells, yummy
Hello there you two lovely people. That looks delicious 😋
We are good Mary, and you
@@oldfoodguy I'm still here, lol thank God
It looks delish 😋😋
Thanks
That looked tasty, Keith!
Back in April, I bought a bag of frozen sliced leeks from Aldi as they were cheaper than fresh, and no waste. No idea if that's still the case, the way prices are going.
I've never made dumplings with butter, so might try that.
I reckon you could soon knock up your own pastry, and with better ingredients.
They had no frozen leeks in our aldi Val. I don't know about the pastry tho
Well done Keith, never mind about the bloody pastry, your meals are an inspiration. Your using fresh ingredients and feeding your family on a budget. Ive been cooking all my life, taught by my dear Mum. Your right, let your filling cool before covering with pastry and give it plenty of time to cook through. Looking forward to the next one. I just love treacle tart, but always buy one, thats a nice old favourite pudding!
Thanks Jan
Compared to my dinner that looks great! Going to try that dumpling trick...
So easy mate
Wow, that made my mouth water Keith. Top marks to you for this. You need to start teaching Kay from Kay's cooking how to cook. 👍
LOL Janet Thank you
Hi Keith don't beat yourself up over pastry , definitely will try ,next time let your filling cool before adding pastry.Delish hugs from Shropshire ❤
So i know your not going to even read this because I'm critical about your pallet, but due to my job I can suggest something that would make this, cross mix a bit better, the pastry top should have been sat directly on top of the stew/casserole instead of being perched on top of the dish, this way it would have given you a better bake, rasing the pastry meant that on the underside because there was a gap it got steamed instead of baked giving you that soggy pastry similar to a fray Benton's pie, next time push it down onto the filling and trim it off around the inside of the pie dish, I'm sure this will give you a better result
Thanks for the tip mate. You can be critical all you want mate i will always reply, but instead of being critical give advice, i'm no chef and just experimenting so any help is great. Just saying
@@oldfoodguy ok, I'll try not to be critical
Looks crackin OFG 👍. Going to give it a try at the weekend. Yeh noticed you put a lot of salt in it at the time then I'm only a pinch. Well done my friend. Another idea to get on with, love to NAT 🏴
Thank you Elizabeth
Looks absolutely delicious! I’d love to have some right about now. I wish I didn’t miss the livestream the other day, hopefully you’ll have another real soon. Tell Nat I said hi and I’m sending all my love to you guys ♥️
Our nat will let message you Alyson before the next one. Hope you are well
I'm not an expert but that meal including the pastry looks gorgeous it's all about the taste mate.Hats off to you for cooking in this heat.
Thanks Donna
Another great video Keith u are a legend. Me and Mrs were in stitches at ur bloody pastry. Keep up the good work 👏
Bloody pastry mate lol
Love your experiments Keith excellent content as always matey 😁👍
Cheers mate
Hi Kieth anything you cook in pressure cooker you need to season after cooking, so season foods cooked in instant pot when you sauté at the end. As for the pastry because your filling didn’t come up to the top of the dish there wasn’t anything really to hold it up I’d have prob sat it inside the dish it would look a bit bubbly because of the dumplings but it still looked lush as it was.
Thanks for that Elaine
very tasty mate! thanks!
My pleasure Fred
Looks bostin could just eat that cheers for sharing 👍
You are welcome Ray
That looks delicious and tasty. Are you a chef? 👍
Thanks mate and no not a chef
Looks lovely Keith, Dean says hi, he was asking if you could make his favourite one day, "moussaka", he loves it. 😊
I have never made that Jennifer, so i will do it next week for Dean and tell him Nat and i said hi
@@oldfoodguy I will keith, he loves it when u and nat say hello on camera, gets excited bless him. Xx
That's proper grub mate
Yes mate
Love your vids xx 😀
Thank you Patricia
What is the pot you are using for the stew plz ? Keep up the good work great watch great grub 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's an Asda own brand instant pot 5'5ltr it was £35 in the sale but it is now £50 and well worth it Keeley
@@oldfoodguy brilliant i shall get myself one keep up the great work love the channel Glen
I’ve not made dumplings without suet, going to try your recipe for them, thanks Keith 😋😋 x
You are welcome San
looks nice , what i normally do instead of small dumplings i make mine like a pastry and put on top of the stew , the top expanse quite a bit
Thanks Minny
19p that’s amazing! Dumplings are my favourite food ever, especially with Worcestershire Sauce yum 🤤
Dumplings are so yummy Emma
Little tip for your dumplings buddy once you have splashed them with the gravy sprinkle with a crushed oxo , Works even better when they are done in the oven and you get that crusty top ... i am salivating now but it is too hot to do a braise and dumplings.
Thanks for that tip mate
Hi Keith, wether the pastry has collapsed or not it looks good, quite rustic, just how it should be. Keep the videos coming, l love them, warm wishes to you and yours. ANN X
Thank you Anne
Omg Keith I'm drooling I just love dumplings 😋 it all looks gorgeous well done 👏 Xxx 👍😋
Thanks Karen
look's very nice
Thanks Darrell
Nice one Keith 👍👍👍👍❤️
I’ve done this with the sausage and mushroom casserole mix
Thanks Ashley
I will try that Ashley
Hi just joined your channel looks yummy thank u great content goingcatch up all your videos nice couple u are. Il have use slow cooker or hob.
Thank you so much Karen and welcome
Nowt wrong with that keith and them casserole mixes and puff pastry are bang on. Aldi doo have been selling suet for quite some time now and have recently fetched a dumpling mix out. Where did you purchase that cooker from mate cos it looks brilliant. As for the recipe i could just do a bowl of that with some hendo's relish 🤩 😋
Got it from ASDA mate 5.5ltr £35 in the sale but now £50 well worth it
i could eat that every day 👍👍👍 bang on
Thank you longvile
Lovely Jubbly as Del Boy would say. You cut the pastry to short if you'd of left more of an overhang it wouldn't of collapsed and you could then just let it cool slightly and knock off the excess. Also it helps when there is less of a gap between the filling and the pastry top. That's just cosmetics though as the taste is what counts 👍
Cheers mate. Me and bloody pastry
I was expecting a disaster when you said the pastry had collapsed, but instead I saw an incredible appetising pie.
Thanks mate
Proper food looks good that
Thanks mate
It looks bang on, mate.
Thanks mate
Keith looks quite nice looks bloody delicious now l fancy that my favourite dumplings sending love to Nat ♥️🧡💛💜
Thank you Kim
You should have cooked the pastry on the lid of the Pyrex dish then transferred doesn't matter looks gorgeous 😋😋
Thanks Denise
Lmfao bro in this heat ??? You nut job 🤣🤣🤣👍looked well good though
LOL mate
Thanks young foodie guy for all the tips
Thanks for the young mate
Mmm I'm wondering if a breakfast in a pie would work ?
Coming soon mate
That looks so so nice Keith put some chips and peas with it you have a fab meal .Keith I think they use filo pastry on a fray bentos pie but your pie is a million times especially better than fray bentos pie love fran ps there again instead of chips I'd have mash and you could mix your mash into the gravy
Sound Yummy that Fran
Bloody pastry very funny going to try this
LOL mate
Basically its just an updated pressure cooker brings back good memories of my dad doing his beetroot and stews
Glad to brink back memories Lindsey
Hi dumpling mix ad cheese and cook in the hoven 25 minnits lovely pie crust
Thanks mate
The bloody pastry has collapsed!! 😂 Brilliant Keith ,that looked delicious I wanna try that wot make is your instant pot ,I'd like to get one 👍
It's an ASDA own brand mate 5.5ltr. I got mine for £35 in the sale but they are £50. well l worth the money
@@oldfoodguycheers Keith.
Bloody pastry. Lol. It all looked delicious.
Me and pastry mate
Gosh, my Grandma used to make something called "Sea Pie". It was actually steak and potato pie with a thick suet pastry crust that "floated" on top. Always served with pickled red cabbage, pickled walnuts, and HP! This dish reminded me. Looked lovely. Don't bother with Himalayan salt by the way .... Table salt is better for you as it is one of the primary sources of iodine which the human body needs (Medical Biochemist).
Glad you enjoyed it Alexandra and thanks for the tip
Next a restaurant in London 👍🏻lol it looks nice Keith homemade
LOL mate Thanks
Don't you think dumplings, pastry over the top of it, then garlic bread is a teeny tiny bit overkill?
No mate it’s delicious
Sounds good to me!!
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looks good but instead of pastry, i would have used lots of mash, cheesy mash .. hope you are both well
That sounds good mate. We are both good mate thanks
Ditch the pastry and finish off stew and dumplings in oven to crisp dumplings up 😍
Great idea Patricia thank u
NB: Your future merchandise... That bloody pastry 🤣🤣🤣
😂 Julie
Bloody pastry lol 😁
LOL Janey
I’d smash the beef and dumplings without the pie,looks good, what I’d have done is used all the pastry sheet and pushed it down and tuck the excess round the sides to make a crust.
Good idea i will do that next time Thanks
Nowt up wi that Keith, it'd get destroyed in my house, eating with eyes is strictly forbidden 🚫 🤣🤣 👍
LOL mate
first comment again! Already know I'll love the vid mate
Thank you Lewis
That pie looks belting xxc
Thanks Lou
Lol lol yum yum
Delicious Derek
i gotta stop watching your videos kieth, ive just had my tea and looking at your pie i'm starving again
LOL sorry
always salt an pepper the dumplings
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Thanks mate
it dropped bec there waap from stew to top you should of put pastry on top of stew s an 4 inch c
Thanks Kathryn
Just like Jamie Oliver lolol , sorry Keith yours our better 🤠👍🏻
Cheers mate lol
Bloody mate soon as you put them dumplings on it should of gone in the oven and let the dumplings crisp up that would of been fabulous think there was to much air underneath Keith fdeffo going do the stew but now pastry 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks mate
Too many stodgy calories there for me Keith, pastry on top of dumplings, no thanks. Looked nice though.
get it DOWN YOUR GIZIT AS THE BUTCHER WOULD SAY
ian and jen and me cat benjelina xx
Yes mate. Get it down
Stop goin on about that pastry da need it on
Abfab
Thanks Brenda
You're ment to put on the stuff not the dish mate that's why it did that
Cheers mate
Too many stodgy calories there for me Keith, pastry on top of dumplings, no thanks. Looked nice though.
All good mate, was delicious tho