Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings: A Cozy Comfort Food Recipe
A hearty beef stew paired with fluffy dumplings makes for the perfect cozy meal on a chilly evening.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon bay leaf
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- In a large pot, brown the beef cubes over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Add beef broth, carrots, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 1.5 hours.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the stew and let cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add cornstarch mixed with water.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like potatoes or celery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Tasty Beef Stew and Dumplings, comfort food, stew recipe