SMOKY SIRLOIN STEW WITH WATERCRESS DUMPLINGS

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Smoky Sirloin Stew with Watercress Dumplings image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds beef sirloin, 1-inch thick, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 slices hickory or applewood smoked bacon, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 4 ribs celery, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry red wine, eyeball it
1 rounded tablespoon spicy brown mustard or grainy Dijon mustard
1 quart beef stock or broth, available on soup aisle in market
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, optional -- for extra smoky stew
Salt and pepper
1 cup chopped watercress
1 box biscuit mix, 8 1/2 ounces (recommended: Jiffy Mix brand) prepared to package directions

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy bottomed large, wide pot or pan over high heat. Cut the sirloin into large cubes. Add oil to the pan and heat. Add meat and caramelize for 2 minutes on each side; remove from pan to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil. Reduce heat to medium high. Add bacon to the pan and brown bacon at edges, rendering fat. Add onions and celery to the pan, bay and thyme. Stir and cook vegetables 5 minutes. Add flour to the pan, stir and cook another minute. Whisk in wine and mustard and scrape up pan drippings. Add stock. Cover and bring liquid to a boil, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix watercress with biscuit mix and add beef stock, (instead of water), according to directions on box. Add meat back to the pan and settle it in so that it is covered with sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drop large spoonfuls of watercress biscuit mix into the pan onto the surface of the stew and cover the pan. Cook 8 minutes until dumplings plump. Serve stew with dumplings.

JooL RonG VlogS
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. It can be reheated and enjoyed throughout the week.


Green Rabbit Happy kids
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I would recommend serving this stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes.


Nicki D Jones
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shermaine Remy
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I would love to try this recipe with different types of meat, such as chicken or lamb.


kingpin Mende
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and warming.


dihani chamaya
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Roman Raees
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover sirloin.


Sabata Simon
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I made this stew vegetarian by using tofu instead of sirloin. It was still very flavorful and satisfying.


Lilie Irons
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I had a hard time finding watercress, so I used spinach instead. The stew still turned out great.


Joseph Okadie
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The stew was a little too smoky for my taste, but the dumplings were delicious.


Sandra Lewis
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Norah Dalyop
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I made this stew for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve to a crowd.


Md Utsho
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a hearty and flavorful stew.


Zekhethelo Minenhle
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The stew was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.


Qamar Taj Malik
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I love the combination of smoky sirloin and watercress dumplings. It's a unique and delicious dish.


The Last Dragon i
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This is one of the best stew recipes I've ever tried. The sirloin was so tender and the dumplings were perfect.


Ramila chaudhary
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I made this stew last night and it was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the dumplings were light and fluffy.


Arman Afridi
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This smoky sirloin stew was a hit with my family! The watercress dumplings were a unique and delicious addition.