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Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings Recipe

Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings Recipe
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This Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings recipe offers a hearty and comforting meal featuring tender chuck meat stewed with fresh vegetables and herbs, topped with fluffy herb-infused dumplings. Perfect for chilly days, this dish combines rich flavors and satisfying textures in a single pot.

Ingredients

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Beef Stew

  • 2 pounds stew meat (chuck meat)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 to 5 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 cups golden potatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, diced
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 quarts beef stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Butter or oil for searing and sautéing

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, diced, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Meat: Season 2 pounds of stew meat (preferably chuck) with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Coat evenly with 2 tablespoons of flour. Heat butter or oil in a pot and sear the meat on both sides for 2-3 minutes without overcrowding. Remove the browned meat and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add oil if needed and sauté the roughly chopped large onion until softened. Add peeled and chopped carrots, golden potatoes, and diced fresh rosemary. Season with 2 teaspoons sea salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in 4 cloves crushed garlic and 2 teaspoons tomato paste to enhance flavor.
  3. Combine Ingredients and Begin Stewing: Return seared meat to the pot and pour 2 quarts of beef stock over, covering all contents. Bring to a simmer on high heat, then reduce to low. Add 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, cover, and let simmer gently for about 2 hours until meat is tender.
  4. Prepare the Dumpling Batter: While the stew simmers, dice fresh parsley and chives. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and the diced herbs. Add 1 tablespoon room temperature butter and rub it into the mixture by hand until grainy. Gradually add 1/3 cup milk, mixing by hand until a sticky, airy dough forms. Add more milk if needed, but avoid over-kneading. Cover with a towel and set aside.
  5. Add Dumplings to the Stew: After the stew has simmered for about 2 hours, remove thyme sprigs. Use a spoon or hands to scoop dumpling batter and drop spoonfuls directly into the stew, about golf ball size or smaller. Do not roll into balls. Cover again and cook until dumplings are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the pot when searing the meat to ensure good browning.
  • Fresh herbs in the dumplings are optional but add a lovely fresh flavor.
  • Use chuck meat for the best texture and flavor in stewing.
  • The dumpling dough should remain airy and not over-mixed for fluffy texture.
  • If the stew thickens too much, add a splash of beef stock or water.

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Keywords: beef stew, dumplings, hearty stew, comfort food, slow cooked beef, chuck meat stew

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