BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

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Categories     Beef     Vegetable     Stew     Fall     Winter     Potluck

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 29

ngredients
For the beef stew
2 tbsp olive oil
25g/1oz butter
750g/1lb 10oz beef stewing steak, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp plain flour
2 garlic cloves, crushed
175g/6oz baby onions, peeled
150g/5oz celery, cut into large chunks
150g/5oz carrots, cut into large chunks
2 leeks, roughly chopped
200g/7oz swede, cut into large chunks
150ml/5fl oz red wine
500ml/18fl oz beef stock
2 fresh bay leaves
3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the dumplings
125g/4½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
60g/2½oz suet
water, to make a dough
To serve
mashed potato
1 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preparation method Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. For the beef stew, heat the oil and butter in an ovenproof casserole and fry the beef until browned on all sides. Sprinkle over the flour and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and all the vegetables and fry for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the wine, stock and herbs, then add the Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar, to taste. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover with a lid, transfer to the oven and cook for about two hours, or until the meat is tender. For the dumplings, sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add the suet and enough water to form a thick dough. With floured hands, roll spoonfuls of the dough into small balls. After two hours, remove the lid from the stew and place the balls on top of the stew. Cover, return to the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes, or until the dumplings have swollen and are tender. (If you prefer your dumplings with a golden top, leave the lid off when returning to the oven.) To serve, place a spoonful of mashed potato onto each of four serving plates and top with the stew and dumplings. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Justin Vang
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This is the perfect recipe for a family meal. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. The dumplings are the perfect addition and they really make the stew special. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Gonzalez
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This beef stew with dumplings is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the dumplings are the perfect comfort food. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so it's ready when I get home from work.


Alade temitope
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I made this beef stew with dumplings for my family last night and they loved it! The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Tadiwanashe Chirongonoro
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This is the best beef stew with dumplings recipe I've ever tried. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. The gravy was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuba Awan
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I've been making this beef stew with dumplings for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the dumplings soak up all the gravy. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.


Sujon Mia
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This is my go-to recipe for beef stew with dumplings. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the dumplings soak up all the gravy. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.


Mahendra Rawat
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I made this beef stew with dumplings for my friends last night and they raved about it! The stew was so flavorful and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Musime Jackie
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This is the perfect recipe for a family meal. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. The dumplings are the perfect addition and they really make the stew special. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehan Khan
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I've made this beef stew with dumplings several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the dumplings soak up all the gravy. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.


Ali zfr
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This beef stew with dumplings is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the dumplings are the perfect comfort food. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so it's ready when I get home from work.


Tarif Ahamed
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I made this beef stew with dumplings for my family last night and they loved it! The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


gamer 3D
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This is the best beef stew with dumplings recipe I've ever tried. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. The gravy was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Syco Asif 302
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I've been making this beef stew with dumplings for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the dumplings soak up all the gravy. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.


Kola Badmus
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This beef stew with dumplings is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so it's ready when I get home from work. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or rice.


Alexis Jacquelyn
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I'm so glad I did! The stew was surprisingly delicious and the dumplings were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Amelia falbe
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This recipe is a keeper! The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I especially liked the way the dumplings soaked up all the delicious gravy. I will definitely be making this again.


Juttsaab Jutt
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I've made this beef stew with dumplings several times and it's always a hit. The dumplings are so easy to make and they really add something special to the stew. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.


NotChris
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This beef stew with dumplings was an absolute delight! The beef was fall-apart tender, the dumplings were fluffy and light, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and I will