Description

Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings is your go-to comfort food for chilly evenings and cozy gatherings. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered to perfection with a medley of vegetables, accompanied by fluffy dumplings that soak up the rich flavors. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that not only warms your heart but also delights your taste buds. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe allows for easy customization with your favorite veggies or seasonings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds stew meat (chuck)
1 large onion
4 to 5 carrots
3 cups golden potatoes
4 cloves garlic
2 quarts beef stock
1 cup flour (for dumplings)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Chop the onion, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Coat the beef with flour and brown it on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
Add onions, carrots, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and thyme to the pot. Stir well.
Pour in the beef stock until it covers the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer covered for about 90 minutes.
For dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sea salt, butter, and enough milk to form a soft dough.
After the stew has simmered for 90 minutes, drop spoonfuls of dough into the stew. Cover tightly and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until fluffy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 110 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken or lamb for beef if desired. Adjust seasoning according to taste throughout cooking.