BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

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I jotted this down when I was a kid out of an old Southern Living cook book. I can't remember the exact year but it would've been sometime between 1979 and 1989. My kids just love it and its so comforting and filling on a cold winter's night! The Dumpling recipe is one that's passed down from my Mom. The original recipe in the...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small bay leaf
pinch of ground allspice
5 c water
3 large carrots, sliced
2 lb potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces
3 Tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
FOR THE DUMPLINGS
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 3 ingredients and brown in hot oil in a large Dutch oven.
  • 2. Stir in the next 7 ingredients; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hours.
  • 3. Add potatoes, carrots, onions and celery; cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes.
  • 4. Mean while, in a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and 1 tsp. salt.
  • 5. Cut in shortening and blend well.
  • 6. Pour in 1 cup of milk and mix together until thoroughly blended
  • 7. Shape dumpling dough into 2 inch balls.
  • 8. Drop dumplings into stew. Cover and simmer for 20 more minutes.
  • 9. Sprinkle with fresh, chopped parsley.

DANIEL BARRAGAN
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The beef is tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Brenden Gamblin
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


MS 420
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The beef is so tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The gravy is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Farijali Mziray
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The stew was great, but the dumplings were a bit dry. I think I might try adding a little more milk to the dumpling batter next time.


Tugume Elliott
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This stew is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might try adding some more spices next time.


Raisa Nur
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I love this beef stew recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The beef is always tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joseph A. Rivas
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The stew is so hearty and warming. The beef is tender and the dumplings are fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Saimon Mojid
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The beef stew was good, but I found the dumplings to be a bit bland. I think I might try adding some herbs or spices to the dumpling batter next time.


Warren Ochieng
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This stew is so hearty and flavorful. The beef is fall-apart tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The gravy is rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.


RGMK0
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahbaz malik 1
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This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Asim Gee
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The beef stew was excellent, but the dumplings were a bit dry. I think I might try adding a little more milk to the dumpling batter next time. Otherwise, this is a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.


Damarze Matthias
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This beef stew with dumplings was an absolute delight! The beef was fall-apart tender and the dumplings were fluffy and flavorful. The gravy was rich and delicious, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned