TINK'S CIDER BEEF STEW WITH FLUFFY DUMPLINGS
I used to use a basic cider stew recipe, but one day about 25 years ago, I went to make it and found I was out of apple cider. I did have a packet of spiced cider mix, from a holiday gift basket, though. My family loved it, so I experimented further with the recipe. I've been buying the spiced cider packets ever since, just for stew. I find it year round, usually on the top shelf of the unrefrigerated juice aisle, at the grocery store. We've tried many other good stew recipes over the years, but this is the one, with its fluffy dumplings, that my family calls comfort food. The dumplings are optional, and I still use the recipe found in my first Betty Crocker cookbook.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag, shake together stew meat, flour, salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in large Dutch oven, and brown beef in oil. Drain, if needed.
- Add spiced cider packet, water, beef stock, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1-1/4 hours.
- Add potato, carrots, celery, and onion. Return to a boil, then reduce, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until meat and veggies are tender.
- Combine flour and cold water. (I like to shake it in a jar with a sealed lid.) Raise heat to high; slowly pour flour and water into stew, while stirring constantly. As the mixture heats it will thicken into gravy. Thicken as much or as little as you like. You may or may not use all of the flour/water mixture.
- Make dumplings: Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Stir in milk, and drop 10 spoonfuls of dough onto hot meat or vegetables (not directly onto hot liquid).
- Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 1397.9, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 32.8
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Md Rokiy
[email protected]The stew was good, but I thought the dumplings were a bit too doughy.
SHAWN ANENE
[email protected]I loved this stew! The beef was so tender and the dumplings were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Thabiso Waka
[email protected]This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the dumplings were delicious.
Nova Nova
[email protected]The stew was delicious and the dumplings were perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Elijah Duerst
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The beef was tender and flavorful and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Marika Muller
[email protected]The stew was easy to make and the dumplings were a nice touch, but I found the overall flavor to be a bit bland.
Rana AqeelRajput
[email protected]This stew is a must-try for any beef stew lover! The cider adds a unique and delicious flavor to the stew and the dumplings are the perfect addition. I highly recommend this recipe.
Farhatullah Khan Farhatullah Khan
[email protected]The stew was a bit too salty for my taste, but the dumplings were delicious.
Malik lala
[email protected]This stew was amazing! The beef was so tender and the dumplings were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaziel Ornelas
[email protected]The stew was good, but I thought the dumplings were a bit too dry.
Faisal Alahmadi
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and flavorful and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mbah Lcm leonfrank
[email protected]This stew is now a staple in my household! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfectly. The dumplings are the perfect addition and really make the dish.
LoR
[email protected]The stew was easy to make and the dumplings were a nice touch. However, I found the overall flavor to be a bit bland.
Owais Rajpoot Owais Rajpoot
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the dumplings were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Samkelo Mbokazi
[email protected]The stew was delicious, but the dumplings were a bit too dense for my taste.
Axmed maxamed
[email protected]This cider beef stew with fluffy dumplings was an absolute delight! The beef was fall-apart tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy, just like my grandma used to make. The cider added a subtle sweetness that balanced out the savory flavors of