Description
Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any mealtime. This hearty stew combines succulent beef with vibrant vegetables, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Fluffy dumplings sit atop the stew, absorbing all the delicious juices for a satisfying finish. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a dish that fits any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds stew meat (chuck meat)
- 1 large onion
- 4 to 5 carrots
- 3 cups golden potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 quarts beef stock
- Fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme)
- For the dumplings: flour, baking powder, sea salt, butter, milk
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper and brown on all sides for about 5–7 minutes. Remove from pot.
- Sauté onions until soft (about 3 minutes), then add garlic, carrots, and potatoes; stir in flour.
- Return the browned beef to the pot and add beef stock along with rosemary and thyme. Stir in tomato paste and bring to a boil before reducing heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 90 minutes until tender.
- For dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the stew during the last 15–20 minutes of cooking without lifting the lid.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg