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Beef Stew with Dumplings

A comforting beef stew with fluffy dumplings, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the beef chunks over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and garlic; sauté until they are translucent.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add carrots and potatoes, then reduce heat. Let it simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, melted butter, and egg to form the dumpling dough.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering stew.
  8. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  9. Stir in peas right before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and crusty bread or a green salad on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, dumplings

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