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Beef Stew and Dumplings Recipe

Beef Stew and Dumplings Recipe
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4.9 from 10 reviews

Hearty and comforting, this Beef Stew and Dumplings recipe is a classic favorite for chilly nights. Tender beef simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables, topped with fluffy dumplings, creates a satisfying one-pot meal.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Stew:

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2lb beef, cut into 1” cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes, optional
  • 1 cup red wine, optional

For the Dumplings:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: In a large pot, heat the butter or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  3. Add Ingredients: Return the beef to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in the beef stock and add crushed tomatoes and red wine if using.
  4. Simmer: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5-2 hours until the beef is tender.
  5. Make the Dumplings: In a bowl, mix the flour, butter, milk, salt, sugar, baking powder, and thyme until just combined. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.

Notes

  • You can double or triple the dumplings as needed.
  • I like cooking extra dumplings separately in a bit of broth.

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Keywords: Beef Stew, Dumplings, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal

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