Description
Experience the heartwarming comfort of Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings, a perfect dish for chilly evenings. Tender beef simmers with vibrant vegetables in a rich broth, while fluffy dumplings soak up all the delicious flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, leaving you with a satisfying meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ cup milk)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add oil. Brown the beef cubes on all sides.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in the beef broth and add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and let simmer for about 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to form a soft dumpling dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the simmering stew, cover again, and steam for about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls with generous portions of both stew and dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg