Comforting warmth of a hearty beef stew with fluffy dumplings. This classic dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings and promises to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites. Join our kitchen companion community for more delicious, mouth-watering recipes, including famous favorites!
Ingredients
Beef Stew
3 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 pounds chuck roast or beef stew meat, cut into cubes
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 ribs celery, sliced
3 large carrots, sliced into rounds
½ cup frozen peas
5 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups beef broth
½ cup red wine (optional)
Dumplings
1 cup sour cream
½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Fresh parsley for garnish
Grocery List
For the Beef Stew:
Olive oil
Chuck roast or beef stew meat (1.5 lbs)
All-purpose flour (¼ cup + 2 cups)
Celery (2 ribs)
Carrots (3 large)
Frozen peas (½ cup)
Yukon Gold potatoes (5)
Yellow onion (1 large)
Garlic (1 clove)
Bay leaves (2)
Fresh thyme (½ teaspoon + 2 teaspoons)
Fresh parsley (¼ cup + garnish)
Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Beef broth (3 cups)
Red wine (½ cup, optional)
For the Dumplings:
Sour cream (1 cup)
Whole milk (½ cup)
Eggs (2 large)
Baking powder (3 teaspoons)
Cooking Instructions
Heat the Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Brown the Beef: Once hot, add the cubed beef and brown on all sides for about 10 minutes.
Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to coat evenly. Cook for another minute to form a crust.
Assemble the Stew: Add celery, carrots, peas, potatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, tomato paste, salt, pepper, beef broth, and red wine to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 1 to 1½ hours until the beef is tender.
Prepare Dumplings: In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, eggs, and fresh thyme.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined; avoid over-stirring.
Add Dumplings: Remove the lid from the stew and drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the simmering stew. Cover again and let cook for about 20–25 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
Serve: Once finished cooking, remove bay leaves and serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Cooking Time
Total cooking time is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Nutritional Information
Each serving of this hearty beef stew with dumplings contains approximately:
Calories: 450–500 kcal per serving
(Note: Caloric content may vary based on specific ingredient brands and quantities used.)
Tips and Notes
For extra flavor in your stew, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or crushed tomatoes.
Ensure that your dumpling dough is not over-mixed; this keeps them light and fluffy.
Leftover stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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