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Beef stew and dumplings

Hearty Beef Stew and Dumplings That Warm Your Soul

This beef stew and dumplings recipe combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy dumplings for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 750 g Beef Braising Steak Cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons Plain Flour For coating beef
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 175 g Baby Onions Or 1 large onion
  • 150 g Celery
  • 150 g Carrots
  • 200 g Leeks
  • 200 g Swede
  • 150 ml Red Wine Substitute with beef stock if avoiding alcohol
  • 500 ml Beef Stock Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley Plus 1 tablespoon for serving
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Dumplings
  • 125 g Dumpling Flour Self-raising flour can also work
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 60 g Suet Or cold butter

Equipment

  • Ovenproof casserole dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
  2. In your casserole, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Brown the beef for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the beef, cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, onions, celery, carrots, and leeks. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in red wine and beef stock, add bay leaves, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for approximately 2 hours.
  7. While the stew cooks, sift dumpling flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Mix in suet or cold butter and water.
  8. Shape dough into small balls.
  9. After 2 hours, place dumpling balls on top of the stew and cover. Return to the oven for 20 additional minutes.
  10. Serve with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This hearty dish is egg-free and nut-free, perfect for family dinners and can be made ahead for busy weeknights.

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