Description
Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for warming both the heart and home. This dish features tender beef simmered to perfection in a rich broth, accompanied by an array of flavorful vegetables and fluffy dumplings that soak up every drop of goodness. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s a meal that everyone will love. The aromatic blend of fresh herbs and spices enhances each bite, making this recipe not just delicious but also incredibly satisfying. Whip it up with simple ingredients and straightforward steps, and you’ll have a hearty feast that feels like a warm hug.
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
- Flour (for stew and dumplings)
- Baking powder
- Butter
- Milk
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables: dice onion, slice carrots, cube potatoes, and mince garlic.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the seasoned beef in batches until well-seared. Remove from pot temporarily.
- Sauté onions and garlic until translucent; then add carrots and potatoes along with fresh herbs.
- Sprinkle flour over veggies, mix well; stir in tomato paste, then gradually add beef stock to create the stew base.
- Return browned beef to pot, bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for about 90 minutes until tender.
- For dumplings, combine flour, baking powder, sea salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk until just mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the stew's surface; cover tightly and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg