A WINTER'S WALK BEEF AND CARROT STEW WITH HERB CRUSTED DUMPLINGS
I named this A Winter's Walk Beef Stew, as it is JUST the kind of hearty and welcoming meal to come back to after a cold and energetic winter's walk! The dumplings are baked for the last 20 minutes on top of the stew and are deliciously crisp and golden, but still fluffy and light underneath. This can be made with minced beef/ground beef as well as braising/stewing steak or chuck steak. I have allowed 2 dumplings per person here - please adapt the quantities to suit, but we always find 2 dumplings each very satisfying! There is no need to serve much else with this filling comforting stew, maybe some steamed cabbage, baby potatoes or greens would be nice.....or a few extra carrots. This serves 4 people with very generous helpings. You may need a walk AFTERWARDS!! A nice glass of robust red wine or a pint of ale would be great accompaniments! This can be made in a crockpot - up to the dumpling stage and then the stew can be put into an ovenproof dish and baked with the dumplings. Likewise, if you are going for a pre-dinner walk - make the stew right up to the dumpling stage, and then finish off when you get home.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- BEEF AND CARROT STEW:.
- Toss the meat in the flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Fry the meat in the butter (over a medium to high heat) in a large roomy frying pan or skillet until browned, turning constantly.
- Remove the sealed browned meat and set aside.
- Add the onions, garlic and carrots (and optional vegetables) to the same pan and fry for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and coloured.
- Put the meat in to a suitable sized oven proof casserole dish or dutch oven, such as a Le Creuset. Add the fried vegetables, tinned chopped tomatoes and the beef stock - mix well, cover with a lid and place into a pre-heated oven 170C/325F/Gas Mark 3 for 2 hours.
- Twenty minutes before the end of the 2 hours cooking time, take the stew out of the oven, remove the lid and add the dumplings, drop them on top of the stew. Do NOT replace the lid, continue to bake uncovered for a further 20 to 25 minutes or until dumplings have risen and are crusty, crispy and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with steamed cabbage, greens and baby potatoes.
- DUMPLINGS:.
- Mix the flour with the salt, pepper and herbs in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the suet or grated frozen butter and then add water VERY carefully and slowly - mixing in between, until the dumpling dough is soft, but not sticky.
- Shape the dough into 8 round dumplings, and drop them on top of the beef stew 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
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hamzahashmi455
[email protected]This stew is easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The beef is so tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Shomi Shahriar
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Patrick ramirez jr
[email protected]This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the herb-crusted dumplings. They're so light and fluffy.
MD DALWAR HUSSAN CHY BACHU
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is amazing. The beef is so tender and the flavors are incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Bentley Neito
[email protected]This stew is easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The beef is so tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Cameron Padayachy
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Kwasu Wonderful
[email protected]This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the herb-crusted dumplings. They're so light and fluffy.
Brianna Lister
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is amazing. The beef is so tender and the flavors are incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Noman Ali Dhuddi
[email protected]This stew is easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The beef is so tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Miangel Lockridge
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Mahfuz Bin Sahjalal
[email protected]This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the herb-crusted dumplings. They're so light and fluffy.
Tanzim Masud Labib
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is amazing. The beef is so tender and the flavors are incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Gloria Zembeta
[email protected]This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The beef is so tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Maxfuud Xaaji
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The beef was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Jawad
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the herb-crusted dumplings. They're so light and fluffy.
Matovu Emmanuel
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables. I also like to add a bit of red wine to the stew for extra flavor.
Althea Douglas
[email protected]This stew is easy to make and so delicious. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Md Bipul
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the herb-crusted dumplings. They were so flavorful and added a nice touch to the stew.
Sineth Sankalpa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The stew was flavorful and the dumplings were cooked to perfection. My family loved it!
Blizzard bl
[email protected]This beef and carrot stew with herb-crusted dumplings is the perfect winter warmer. The beef is so tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!