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Beef Stew and Dumplings

Perfect 2-Hour Beef Stew and Dumplings for Cozy Comfort

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A hearty beef stew with fluffy dumplings, perfect for a comforting family meal.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Season and sear the meat in a pot with oil or butter.
  2. Sauté onions, carrots, potatoes, and garlic in the same pot.
  3. Return meat to the pot, add beef stock, and simmer for 2 hours.
  4. Mix dumpling batter with flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk.
  5. Add dumplings to the stew and cook for 20 minutes.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use chuck meat for the best texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the pot when searing the meat.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Fresh herbs enhance the flavor of the dumplings.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg