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Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings Recipe

Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings Recipe
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5.1 from 15 reviews

A comforting and hearty beef stew with fluffy dumplings, perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients

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For the Stew:

  • 2 pounds stew meat (chuck meat)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 to 5 carrots
  • 3 cups golden potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 quarts beef stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

For the Dumplings:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
  • Fresh herbs (parsley and chives, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Meat: Gather the stew meat, season, coat with flour, and sear in a pot.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Sauté onion, add carrots, potatoes, rosemary, and seasonings.
  3. Combine Ingredients and Begin Stewing: Return meat, add beef stock, thyme, and simmer for 2 hours.
  4. Prepare the Dumpling Batter: Dice herbs, mix flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk to form a sticky dough.
  5. Add Dumplings to the Stew: Remove thyme, drop spoonfuls of dough into the stew, and cook until done.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parsley and savor the delicious stew!

Notes

  • Make sure not to over-knead the dumpling dough for a light texture.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste throughout the cooking process.
  • Feel free to customize the stew with additional vegetables like peas or celery.

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Keywords: Beef Stew, Dumplings, Comfort Food, Homemade, Hearty

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