Best 7 Beef Stew With Herbed Dumplings Recipes

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Beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The rich beef broth is simmered with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and herbs, and the herbed dumplings add a light and fluffy texture. This classic comfort food is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying beef stew with herbed dumplings that will warm you up from the inside out.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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I was given this recipe when my husband and I were first married. I've been making this wonderful beef stew recipe for 35 years and have never found a better one.

Provided by carolj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 cup sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 ½ cups diced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ cups biscuit baking mix
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss cubed beef with flour to coat.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place flour in a bag or bowl, and add beef cubes. Toss to coat with flour. Place coated cubes in the skillet and fry until well-browned on all sides; remove from pan and set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic in same pan until tender. Return meat to pan with water, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and green pepper, and continue cooking another 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in mushrooms.
  • In a small bowl, mix together baking mix, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and milk until just blended. Drop dough by the tablespoonful into stew. Simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes more, or until dumplings are cooked through, but not dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 829.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 164.4 mg, Fat 51.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1181 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

BEEF STEW WITH HERB DUMPLINGS



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Nothing could be more comforting on a chilly day than a bowlful of this nicely seasoned stew.-Anna Broschart, Elkins, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups water
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Browning sauce, optional
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine four, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours. , Add the vegetables, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add browning sauce if desired. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme and sage. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until moistened. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto simmering stew. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HERBED BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS



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Meet the Cook: With our supply of homegrown beef, I'm always searching for new ideas on how to cook it. That's the way I came to invent this dish. Everyone loves it! My husband and I have three children, all of them now grown. -Madeleine DeGruchy, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/4 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound baby carrots
3 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add onions; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in 3 cups water and all the seasonings. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Add carrots and parsnips; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, parsley if desired and salt. Stir in the egg, oil and water. Drop into six mounds onto simmering stew. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BEEF STEW WITH HERBED DUMPLINGS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Herb     Tomato     Braise     Dinner     Bacon     Carrot     Winter     Rutabaga     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

For stew
4 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
3 cups finely chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
5 1/2 cups canned beef broth
1 14 1/2-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added purée
6 medium carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
3 medium rutabagas, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
For dumplings
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
§ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Make stew:
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Pat beef dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook beef until brown, stirring occasionally and scraping up browned bits, about 8 minutes. Transfer meat to bowl.
  • Add bacon to same pot. Sauté until crisp, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Add onions, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Return beef and any accumulated juices to pot. Add 5 cups canned beef broth and crushed tomatoes with purée. Cover and bring to simmer.
  • Transfer pot to oven. Bake until beef is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Add carrots and rutabagas. Cover; bake until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until beef is very tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare dumplings:
  • Whisk milk and eggs in medium bowl to blend. Stir in chives and parsley. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Add milk mixture. Stir just until blended.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 cup canned beef broth and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Bring stew to simmer over medium heat. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into stew. Return stew to simmer, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Spoon dumpling batter in 12 dollops atop simmering stew. Cover tightly; simmer until dumplings are puffed and tester inserted into center of dumplings comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve stew with dumplings.

MOM'S HEARTY BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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My mom's beef stew recipe that she's perfected over 25 years. Tender chunks of beef couple with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy for a soul-warming treat. And Oh! The dumplings!

Provided by ambikins

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 teaspoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®), divided
2 stalks celery, each cut into 4 pieces
2 cups water, or to cover
4 (.85 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix
4 cups water
1 small turnip, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and quartered
7 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering, and place the onion and beef into the hot oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning, stir the meat and onions well, and sprinkle with 1 more teaspoon of seasoning. Add the celery, and cook and stir until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 cups of water to just cover the meat, onion, and celery, bring to a boil, and stir and scrape the browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the beef is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the meat and celery pieces from the pan, set the meat aside, and discard the celery.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the gravy mix with 4 cups of water. Add the mixture to the juices in the pot, bring to a boil, and stir the meat back into the gravy mixture. Stir in the turnip and carrots, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, cover, and simmer an additional 20 minutes.
  • To make dumplings, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture looks crumbly. Pour in the milk, and lightly stir the mixture just until it combines to form a dough.
  • Remove 2 cups of gravy from the pot, and reserve. Drop the dumplings by heaping tablespoon onto the meat and vegetables in the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not peek until the time is up. Pour the reserved gravy back over the dumplings, stir lightly, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1261.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

BEEF AND MUSHROOM STEW WITH HERBED DUMPLINGS



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Let me tell you a story about this recipe. I made this back in September and my boyfriend and I agreed it was the best beef stew we had ever tasted. Ever. So I cut it out to save it, only to promptly lose it a few days later. Undeterred, I scoured the Real Simple magazine (where I found it) recipe database -- it wasn't there. I called their customer service -- they didn't have access to it either. I searched the web, with no luck. I even posted a recipe request on 'Zaar. Finally, I called customer service again and ordered a back issue of the magazine. I was truly a woman obsessed. So now that the back issue has arrived, I'm posting it online so I never have to worry about losing it again :) This is really an amazing dish, and it was worth all the effort to have this back in my recipe archive.

Provided by enigmused

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium sweet onions, roughly chopped
1 cup sweet marsala wine or 1 cup sherry wine
5 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped (such as portobello, shiitake, and button mushrooms)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (7 1/2 ounce) package biscuit mix
2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as thyme, chives, and flat-leaf parsley)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the meat until browned on all sides, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the onions to pan and cook for 7 minutes. Add the Marsala or sherry and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Return meat to pan, along with the broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Cover and transfer to oven.
  • Heat the remaining oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for 1 minute.
  • After the stew has been in the oven for 1 hour, 15 minutes, add the mushrooms. Cover and return to oven for 45 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the biscuit mix according to the package directions, adding the chopped fresh herbs. Drop the biscuit dough in heaping tablespoons on top of the stew. Return pan to oven and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • To make in advance: Remove the stew from oven aftere 1 hour, 15 minutes and let cool. Do not cook the mushrooms or add them to the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To finish cooking, brown the mushrooms and continue as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870.9, Fat 55.5, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 1749.8, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 38.8

WINTRY BEEF VEGETABLE STEW WITH FLUFFY HERB DUMPLINGS



Wintry Beef Vegetable Stew With Fluffy Herb Dumplings image

Here's our family favorite recipe for a great hearty and satisfying beef stew, that I make each year throughout the cold weather season. Plentiful with tender chunks of beef and a nice variety of vegetables, and the fluffiest most delicious herb dumplings, ever! Perfect for a cold autumn or winter's day. Serve this stew piping hot with a buttered baguette and a good cider, ale, or wine. Enjoy! Note: As with all good stews, this stew is even better reheated the next day, after flavors have had a chance to meld. Stew leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully, and would make a delicious cottage or shepherd's pie.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Stew

Time 2h55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 -3 lbs boneless beef chuck, beef tip roast or 2 -3 lbs beef round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon shortening (I use Crisco butter flavor shortening)
5 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 large potatoes, scrubbed, unpeeled, and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium turnip, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium rutabaga, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 -2 handfuls snipped and trimmed fresh green beans (optional)
3 stalks celery & leaves, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon browning sauce (Kitchen Bouquet)
1 large beef bouillon cube (or 2 small)
2 bay leaves
1 cup cold water
4 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons shortening (use Crisco butter flavor shortening)
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup snipped fresh herb (you may use chives, thyme, sage or whatever else you prefer,-or- 1 teaspoon dry herbs)
1 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Cook and stir beef in shortening in heavy 8-10 quart stock pot, until beef is well browned. (Note: If too much liquid builds up to prevent adequate browning, pour off excess liquid into a bowl and reserve. Continue to brown the beef and when well browned, add the reserved liquid back into the pot.).
  • Add 5 cups hot water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer until beef is almost tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Stir in potato, turnip, rutabaga, carrots, green pepper, green beans (if using), celery, onion, bouquet sauce, the bouillon cube and bay leaves.
  • Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender (but do not overcook), stirring once, about 25 minutes.
  • Prepare dough (see below) for Dumplings; set aside.
  • Using a fork, blend together 1 cup cold water and the 4 tablespoons flour in a small mixing bowl; stir gradually into stew.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat.
  • Do ahead tip: After boiling and stirring 1 minute, stew can be covered and refrigerated no longer than 48 hours. To serve, heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Continue as directed.
  • DUMPLINGS:.
  • In a large bowl, cut shortening into combined flour, baking powder, salt, parsley and herbs until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoons onto hot meat or vegetables in boiling stew (do not drop directly into liquid).
  • Cook uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Cover and cook about 15 minutes longer. Cut a dumpling in half to test for doneness; you want them done but not dry!
  • Serve stew piping hot, with a buttered baguette and a glass of cider, ale, or wine. As with all good stews, this stew is even better reheated the next day, after flavors have had a chance to meld. Stew leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully, and would make a delicious cottage or shepherd's pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.4, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 698.4, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 27.1

Tips:

  • Brown the beef in batches: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from overcrowding the pot.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long time: This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
  • Make sure the stew is seasoned well: Salt, pepper, and garlic are all essential seasonings for beef stew. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or dumplings: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
  • Store the stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious beef stew that your family and friends will love.

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