Description
Looking for the best beef stew and dumplings recipe? This simple and easy dinner idea is quick to prep, totally cozy, and full of flavor! Perfect for chilly nights or Sunday family dinners. A healthy, hearty, one-pot meal everyone will love. Save this easy beef stew recipe for your next comfort food craving!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour (for dredging)
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp cold butter
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Coat beef in flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in olive oil and set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Return beef to pot. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf. Simmer covered 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Mix dumpling flour, baking powder, salt. Cut in butter, then stir in milk to form soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough on stew. Cover tightly and steam for 15 minutes (don’t lift the lid).
- Check dumplings for doneness. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chuck roast for tender, juicy beef.
- Don’t lift the lid while dumplings cook!
- Make stew ahead and add dumplings fresh.
- Add a splash of wine or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: British