Beef Stew With Dumpling Recipe

[benzie]

Hey everyone! I wanted to share my go-to recipe for Beef Stew with Dumplings—perfect for those cozy nights when you just need some comfort food. It's hearty, filling, and the dumplings are chef's kiss . I’ve made this so many times, and it never fails!

Ingredients:​

For the beef stew:

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional but adds amazing flavor)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the dumplings:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp cold butter, diced
• ½ cup milk (or more as needed)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional but adds a nice touch)

Directions:​

1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the veggies: In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
3. Deglaze: Add the red wine (if using) and scrape up all the flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Add everything in: Return the beef to the pot, then add the potatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender. (Pro tip: the longer it simmers, the better the flavor!)
5. Make the dumplings: While the stew is simmering, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in the milk and parsley to form a soft dough.
6. Add dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the stew (you'll want to keep them spaced out so they don't merge). Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
7. Serve: Dish up a bowl of that hearty stew, making sure everyone gets at least a couple of those delicious dumplings. Trust me, you'll be going back for seconds.
   

Let me know if you try it out!

 

[MashaBear]

This Beef Stew with Dumplings looks so hearty and comforting! The dumplings are the perfect touch! Can't wait to cozy up with a bowl of this. Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!

 

[otterlyslick]

Hey everyone! I wanted to share my go-to recipe for Beef Stew with Dumplings—perfect for those cozy nights when you just need some comfort food. It's hearty, filling, and the dumplings are chef's kiss . I’ve made this so many times, and it never fails!

Ingredients:​

For the beef stew:

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional but adds amazing flavor)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the dumplings:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp cold butter, diced
• ½ cup milk (or more as needed)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional but adds a nice touch)

Directions:​

1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the veggies: In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
3. Deglaze: Add the red wine (if using) and scrape up all the flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Add everything in: Return the beef to the pot, then add the potatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender. (Pro tip: the longer it simmers, the better the flavor!)
5. Make the dumplings: While the stew is simmering, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in the milk and parsley to form a soft dough.
6. Add dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the stew (you'll want to keep them spaced out so they don't merge). Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
7. Serve: Dish up a bowl of that hearty stew, making sure everyone gets at least a couple of those delicious dumplings. Trust me, you'll be going back for seconds. View attachment 6579

Let me know if you try it out!

This Beef Stew with Dumplings looks so hearty and comforting! I love how rich and flavorful it seems, perfect for a cozy meal on cold days. The dumplings are such a nice touch to make it even more filling. I can’t wait to try this at home!