Creating a hearty and comforting meal can be achieved with the classic combination of steak and dumplings. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner option or a delectable dish for a special occasion, there are numerous variations of this timeless culinary union that can satisfy your cravings. From mouthwatering pan-fried steak accompanied by fluffy dumplings to succulent oven-baked steak nestled among pillowy dumplings, this article will guide you through the best recipes that showcase the harmony between tender steak and savory dumplings.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
SWISS STEAK WITH DUMPLINGS
My mother was a great cook and I learned so much from her. Ten years ago, I entered this hearty recipe in a contest and won. It's great all year and one of our workers' favorites when I take it to the field during harvest.-Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut steaks into six or eight pieces. Place flour in a large resealable bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on both sides. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In the same skillet, combine the soup, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour over steak. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meat is tender. , For dumplings, combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl; set aside. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and poultry seasoning. Stir in milk and remaining butter just until moistened. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into the crumb mixture; roll until coated. Place dumplings over steak. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-30 minutes or until dumplings are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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STEAK STRIPS WITH DUMPLINGS
Take in a parade on the Fourth or spend a day by the lake and come home to this slow-cooked specialty all ready to eat! The recipe's from John Smalldridge of Princeton, Idaho.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle steak with pepper. In a small skillet, brown steak in oil over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soup, broth and vegetables; pour over steak. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours., For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in egg and milk just until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto meat mixture. Sprinkle with parsley., Cover and cook on high until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while cooking), about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 49g protein.
LIGHTER BEEF STEW & DUMPLINGS
We've cut the calories and fat and boosted the fibre in this comforting casserole by using a lean cut of beef and upping the vegetables
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 2h55m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep sauté pan. Tip in the onions, bay leaves and thyme sprigs, and fry over a medium heat for about 8 mins, stirring often, until the onions are turning golden. Raise the heat, add the steak and stir-fry briefly until it starts to lose its raw, red colour. Pour in the wine, stir to deglaze the brown sticky bits from the bottom of the pan, and let it bubble briefly. Lower the heat, sprinkle in the flour and mustard powder, and stir for 1 min. The meat should now be coated in a thick, rich sauce.
- Mix in the tomatoes, stirring to break them down. Stir in the stock and bring to the boil. Tip in the carrots, squash and mushrooms, lower the heat, cover with a lid and leave to simmer gently for 1 hr 40 mins, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for a further 20 mins, still on a gentle simmer, until the meat is very tender. Season with pepper.
- When the stew is nearly cooked, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Put a 2.25-litre casserole dish in to heat it up. Meanwhile, make the dumplings. Put the flour, mustard powder, some pepper and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then stir in the spring onions and parsley. Mix the oil and buttermilk together and gently stir into the flour. Add a drop or two of cold water, if needed, to pick up any dry bits on the bottom of the bowl, and stir to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Be as light-handed as you can, as overmixing or overhandling will toughen the dumplings. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and very lightly shape each into a small, rough ball.
- Carefully transfer the stew to the hot casserole dish and remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Sit the dumplings on top and press them down into the gravy to very slightly submerge. Put the dish on a baking sheet and cook for about 20 mins until the dumplings have risen and are golden on top. Serve with a light scattering of thyme leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
JAMIE OLIVER - BEEF AND GUINNESS STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
There really is nothing like a rich, meaty stew with fluffy dumplings to bring you comfort on a cold winter's day. The cooking time is long, but is absolutely worth it!!
Provided by Chesska
Categories Meat
Time 2h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large dutch oven, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Toss the meat cubes with the 1 ½ tbsp of flour, and then in batches, brown them until seared. Remove to plate as you go.
- Add more oil if you need to, then add the celery, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft. Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the mushrooms, bay leaves, broth, tomato paste, and Guinness; bring to a boil, then cover and put into the oven.
- Let the stew bubble away in the oven for two hours. Mean while, make the dumplings.
- In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cut in your bits of butter with a pastry cutter, and then stir in the cheese. Add milk, stirring until you get a wet dough. You may need more or less, use your judgment.
- Spoon out portions of the dough about the size of a ping pong ball, roll them with your hands, and place on a cookie sheet. Put them in the fridge to chill while the stew cooks.
- When the stew is finished, plop the dumplings in one at a time, pushing them under the juices, and then put a lid back on and allow them to cook for another 30 minutes.
MOM'S HEARTY BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
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
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 STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
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
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
STEAK AND DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Steak and Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kaarin
Categories Deer
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine the flour, paprika and salt in a resealable bag. Shake the meat in the flour mixture and brown in oil. (Use an oven safe dutch oven if you have one).
- Remove the meat and keep warm. Saute the onion in the pan drippings and stir in the water, soup and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add meat and cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, then turn oven up to 425 degrees.
- Dumplings: Combine the dry ingredients, then add the milk and oil, stirring just until moist.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Drop the dumpling batter into the crumbs and roll until coated. Once the oven is heated to 425, place the dumplings on top of the meat mixture and bake 20-25 minutes or a toothpick inserted in dumpling comes out clean.
- Do not lift lid while baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.4, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1049.6, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 28.6
ROUND STEAK WITH DUMPLINGS
Here's a yummy, elegant-looking steak dish that's a breeze to make. Much of the preparation can be done in advance.-Sherri Odom, Plant City, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown steak in oil on both sides in batches, adding more oil if necessary. Remove and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the water, soup and pepper. Bring to a boil. Return meat to pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours., Meanwhile, for dumplings, combine the flour, minced onion, baking powder, poppy seeds, celery salt, poultry seasoning and salt in a bowl. Combine milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Increase oven temperature to 425°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter. Drop dumpling batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into crumb mixture; roll to form dumplings. Place on top of simmering beef mixture. , Cover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while baking).
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SWISS STEAK AND DUMPLINGS BAKE
One of my favorite beef dishes, I make this one very often at my house. Although the recipe calls for steak, you can use any cut of beef that you prefer, I sometimes cut up a small roast for this. I have even added 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dredge the cubed beef in flour.
- In a large skillet, brown the meat on both sides in oil.
- Transfer to a 2-1/2-quart greased baking dish.
- In the same skillet saute the onions and garlic until soft; transfer to baking dish.
- In the same skillet combine the soup, Parmesan cheese (if using), milk, water, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally; pour over the steak and onions in the baking dish; mix to combine.
- Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until meat is tender, remove from oven, and leave in baking dish.
- FOR THE DUMPLINGS: increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, poultry seasoning and salt.
- Stir in the milk and the remaining butter JUST UNTIL MOISTENED.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into the crumb mixture; roll until coated.
- Place the dumplings over the steak.
- Return to oven and bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the dumplings are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1259.2, Fat 84.7, SaturatedFat 32.7, Cholesterol 216.4, Sodium 1838.2, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 55.5
STEAK AND DUMPLINGS
This is a great recipe my Mom used to make. I believe it's a Depression-era recipe since it's made with round steak and flour dumplings. The trick is to let it simmer for a few hours to get the meat fork-tender. From the kitchen of Maureen Dutcher. Enjoy!
Provided by Sue
Categories Dumplings
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; place the strips of steak into the hot oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the steak pieces are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the beef broth, and use a spoon to scrape up and dissolve any browned flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in onion and carrot; drop in the beef bouillon cubes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until steak strips are tender, at least 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally.
- About 10 minutes before serving time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat. Mix together the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and baking powder in a bowl; stir in eggs and water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to make a thick batter. Drop tablespoon-sized blobs of batter into the boiling water, and stir; dumplings will sink at first, but then rise to the top. Let the dumplings simmer for about 4 minutes after they float to the surface of the water.
- With a slotted spoon, scoop out the dumplings into a serving bowl. Serve topped with the steak strips and gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 131.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1540.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BEEF CASSEROLE AND DUMPLINGS
Good for those cold winter nights. This is one of our favourite old time comfort food recipes adapted from a book "Classic Kiwi Recipes". It reminds me of the dishes my Grandmother and Mother made when I was young.
Provided by Jen T
Categories Meat
Time 2h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180deg C.
- Cut steak into 2 1/2 cm cubes.
- Peel and slice onion, carrots and parsnip.
- Mix flour, salt and pepper and toss beef in this.
- Heat oil in frying pan, add beef and brown lightly.
- Add onion and any remaining flour, stir 2 minutes.
- Add carrots, parsnip, stock and vinegar.
- Stir until boiling, then transfer to a casserole dish.
- Cover and bake for 1-1 1/2 hours.
- Increase oven heat to 200degC to ensure casserole is boiling.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
- Rub in butter, add parsley and mix in enough milk to make a soft dough.
- Divide into 8 pieces and form into balls.
- Drop into the bubbling casserole, cover and reduce heat to 180degC again.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.
ROUND STEAK & DUMPLINGS
My family's favorite meal, requested for all birthdays! The recipe came from my mother, and has now been made by three generations!
Provided by Holly Lyman
Categories Meat
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 biscuits, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pound meat, cut into 12 two inch cubes, roll in flour paprika mixture (1 cup flour with 3 tsp paprika). Heat heavy skillet with 1/4 c Crisco and brown meat on all sides. Put meat in large 13 x 9 casserole, 3 pieces per row. Put drained onions and mushrooms over meat. Heat one can of soup in skillet with meat drippings, along with one can of liquid made up of reserved liquid from onions and mushrooms, add water to fill can to top. Heat to boiling and pour over the meat. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Biscuit Topping: Mix dry ingredients (2 c flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 1 Tbs poppy seeds, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, 1 Tbs minced onion, 1 tsp celery seed). Cut in with pastry blender, 4 Tbs shortening until shortening is size of small peas or smaller. Mix well with 1 cup milk. Melt butter and place in a bowl, put bread crumbs in another bowl. Take about 2 Tbs biscuit, place in melted butter, then roll in bread crumbs, pat until they are about 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. Place biscuits on top of meat.
- Increase oven to 425 degrees, bake 20 minutes longer.
- Sauce: Heat 1 can of cream of chicken soup with sour cream on low heat, stirring often until bubbly.
BEEF CASSEROLE AND DUMPLINGS
This is a very easy casserole dish - my children would eat it every day if they could!
Provided by lovingbeingmum
Time 9h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbspoons of oil in a large pan.
- Add potatoes, carrots, onion, leek and celery and heat gently without browning for 5-10 miNs
- Add mushrooms, stir for 2 mins then add to casserole pot or crock pot.
- Heat the remaing 2 tb spoons of oil and brown the beef - in batches if necessary.
- Add the flour and mix
- Add the beef stock, tomatoes, red wine and Worcester sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, bring to the boil, reduce heat and add to pot.
- Add bouquet garni and whole garlic bulb to pot. Stir well.
- Oven - 160c for 2.5 - 3 hours
- Slow cooker - high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10hrs (depending on your slow cooker!)
- When cooked remove bouquet garni and garlic bulb.
- For the dumpling -
- Turn oven up to oven to 190degrees C or gas 5
- Put your flour into a mixing bowl
- Using a coarse grater, grate very cold butter into the flour
- Add herbs and a pinch of salt and pepper
- Using your fingers, gently rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs
- Add a some cold water to help bind it
- Divide the dough into 12 balls. The dumplings will suck up quite a bit of moisture so if your stew looks dry - add a cup of boiling water and give it a good stir.
- brush dumplings with beaten egg to glaze
- Place the dumplings on top of your fully cooked stew.
- Cook in the oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Tips:
- Select the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, blade steak, or top sirloin are great options for beef and dumplings. These cuts are flavorful and have a good amount of connective tissue, which breaks down during cooking and creates a rich, savory broth.
- Brown the beef well: Browning the beef before stewing it adds flavor and color to the dish. Be sure to brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming the meat.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of beef and dumplings, so be sure to use a good-quality broth. You can use beef broth, chicken broth, or a combination of both. You can also add vegetables, herbs, and spices to the broth for extra flavor.
- Make sure the dumplings are cooked through: The dumplings should be cooked through before serving. You can tell if they are cooked by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling. If the toothpick comes out clean, the dumpling is cooked.
- Serve immediately: Beef and dumplings is best served immediately after it is cooked. The dumplings will absorb the broth and become soggy if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Beef and dumplings is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of beef and dumplings that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give beef and dumplings a try. You won't be disappointed!
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