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Beef Stew and Dumplings

Hearty Bowl of Homemade Beef Stew and Dumplings
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This hearty beef stew and dumplings recipe is a comforting classic. Tender beef and vegetables simmer in a rich gravy, topped with fluffy, homemade dumplings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 4 tbsp cold butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Return the beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ – 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  4. Add potatoes and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in frozen peas.
  5. Prepare the dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in milk until just combined. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering stew.
  7. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and golden brown.
  8. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired. For a richer stew, add a splash of red wine during the simmering process.

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