As a budgetfriendly midweek dinner, serve this filling sweet potato and black bean stew. It’s ideal for serving a crowd and it’s served with delightful cheddar dumplings.
Chipotle sweet potato & black bean stew with cheddar dumplings
Difficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
50
minutesCalories
547
kcalIngredients
vegetable oil , for frying
1 large red onion , finely sliced
250g bag diced butternut squash and sweet potato
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 x 400g cans chilli black beans or chilli kidney beans
3 tbsp chipotle chilli paste
125g self-raising flour
60g unsalted butter , cubed
70g mature cheddar , grated
1 large green jalapeño , finely sliced (optional)
Directions
- Heat a glug of vegetable oil in a large flameproof casserole over a medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 7 mins until softened. Tip in the squash and sweet potato and fry for a few minutes before adding the tomatoes, beans and 250ml water. Stir through the chipotle paste and season to taste. Pop a lid on the dish and gently simmer over a low to medium heat for 25 mins or until reduced and the sweet potato is soft.
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Mix the flour with ½ tsp salt. Add the butter and rub together with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the grated cheddar then quickly mix in 4 tbsp cold water. Roll the mixture into eight balls. Put the dumplings on top of the stew and place, uncovered, in the oven for 15-20 mins, or until puffed up and light golden brown. Serve the stew with the sliced jalapeño scattered on top, if you like.
COMPATIBLE WITH
Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2018
