**Aromatic Crock-Pot Beef Stew with Red Wine and Herb Dumplings: A Culinary Symphony of Comfort and Delight**
In the realm of hearty and comforting dishes, few can rival the classic crock-pot beef stew. This culinary masterpiece effortlessly blends tender beef, succulent vegetables, and a chorus of herbs and spices, all simmered to perfection in a rich and flavorful broth. Envision succulent cubes of beef, rendered meltingly tender by the slow-cooking process, harmonizing with an orchestra of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions. The addition of red wine introduces a layer of complexity and richness, while a medley of herbs, including thyme, rosemary, and oregano, adds a symphony of earthy and herbaceous notes. And as a crowning glory, fluffy herb dumplings, infused with parsley, sage, and chives, float atop the stew, adding a textural contrast and a burst of freshness. This crock-pot beef stew with red wine and herb dumplings is not just a meal; it's an experience, a journey through flavors that will warm your heart and soul. Let's embark on this culinary adventure and explore the intricacies of this exceptional dish.
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS
Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings - this hearty stew packed with vegetables and topped with fluffy dumplings is the perfect comfort food. This easy crockpot beef casserole requires no browning - simply sit back and let your slow cooker do all the work.
Provided by Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Categories Main Course
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- Toss the beef cubes with the seasoned flour to lightly coat.
- Preheat the slow cooker on "HIGH". Add the hot beef stock, red wine, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar (or Worcestershire sauce), garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Give everything a good stir.
- Add the onions, leeks, parsnips and carrots. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the beef, add the bay leaves and rosemary and cook on HIGH for 5 hours (or on LOW for 8 hours).
- Meanwhile prepare the dumplings: combine flour, herbs, Parmesan, salt and garlic granules in a bowl.
- Stir in the yoghurt and then use your hands to briefly knead in the bowl until the dough comes together. Add a little water if it's too dry and crumbly.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 portions and roll into balls.
- Mix the flour, suet, salt, garlic granules, herbs and parmesan together in a bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in cold water, a little at a time, mixing with your hands until the dough comes together and leaves the side of the bowl easily. Don't overmix the dough, handle with a light touch for light and fluffy dumplings.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 portions and roll into balls.
- Give the stew a good stir. Remove and discard the bay leaves and rosemary.
- Add the dumplings to the slow cooker, spaced slightly apart. Cover and cook for an additional hour with the lid on.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with the parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 2448 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEST CROCKPOT BEEF STEW RECIPE
Best Crockpot Beef Stew starts with beef slowly simmered in the slow cooker until the beef is spoon tender. Stuffed with carrots and potatoes this is an easy meal that tastes AMAZING! Let your crockpot do the work for you!
Provided by Deb Clark
Categories Lunch or Dinner
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Add the beef stew ingredients in the slow cooker - beef, carrots, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, red wine, salt, thyme, mustard powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Whisk together the flour and water until well blended, and stir into the stew.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours (or High for 4-5 hrs).
- When the stew is done, it's time to add the dumplings. In a medium bowl, mix baking mix, thyme and sage. Stir in milk just until it is just combined.
- Drop dough in small spoonfuls (use a small cookie scoop) on top of the stew.
- Switch the heat setting to high, and cover.
- Cook until a toothpick inserted in the dumplings comes out clean (about 20 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 834 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW WITH RED WINE
Hearty and full of flavor, this slow cooker beef stew with wine is perfect for the busy parent. There is no need to precook anything and everything can be prepped the night before to be thrown together the next day to cook.
Provided by Nicole Napeahi Lemon
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 4h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray and place meat inside.
- Mix flour, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over the meat and stir to coat. Stir in potatoes, red wine, carrots, bacon, celery, onion, garlic, seasoning salt, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or High for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 746.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
SLOW-COOKER BURGUNDY STEW WITH HERB DUMPLINGS
Hungry appetites to satisfy? Rely on homemade herb dumplings and a rich beefy stew all made in the slow cooker.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all stew ingredients except water and flour.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or High heat setting 4 to 5 hours).
- In small bowl, mix water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture.
- In small bowl, mix Bisquick mix, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and the sage. Stir in milk just until Bisquick mix is moistened. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto hot beef mixture.
- Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
BURGUNDY STEW WITH HERB DUMPLINGS (CROCK POT)
This recipe from Betty Crocker will satisfy any hungry appetite, and the Bisquick gives this rich beefy stew a nice fluffy drop dumpling made with thyme and sage, that are sure to please everyone! A definite family comfort dinner for these cold winter months!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Beef
Time 8h25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Stew: In a 5 qt. slow cooker or crock pot, mix all stew ingredients except water and flour. Cover; cook on low for 8-10 hours (or high for 5 hours)
- 2. In a small bowl, mix water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture.
- 3. Biscuits: In a small bowl, mix bisquick, thyme and sage. Stir in milk just until bisquick is moistened. For fluffy dumplings, drop the dough onto the stew pieces rather than directly into the liquid. The dumplings will start to cook from the steam right away. For heavier dumplings drop dough by spoonfuls onto hot beef liquid.(they will be a little soggy this way), but delicious either way! Increase heat setting to high. Cover; cook 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean. Serve immediately.
SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW
When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF STEW IN THE CROCK POT
Provided by Catherine McCord
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the cubed meat and flour and in Ziploc bag, seal and shake until the pieces are fully coated with flour.
- Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat and sear the pieces of meat for 4 minutes until all sides are nicely brown.
- Remove the meat from the pan and place in the crock pot.
- Add the red wine and stock to the sauté pan and bring to a boil for one minute, scraping off the bits of meat that have caramelized in the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Add the reduced liquid to the crock pot along with the remaining ingredients and combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I
A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!
Provided by BUCHKO
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 12h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the stew will be. Choose a good quality beef chuck roast, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Brown the beef before stewing it. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and give the stew a richer color.
- Use a good quality red wine. The wine will add flavor and depth to the stew. Choose a wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. There are many different ways to season a beef stew. Try adding different herbs and spices to the pot to create a unique flavor profile.
- Let the stew simmer for a long time. The longer the stew simmers, the more tender the meat will become and the more flavorful the broth will be. Aim to simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
- Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or dumplings. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
This crock pot beef stew with red wine and herb dumplings is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is tender and fall-apart, and the broth is rich and savory. The herb dumplings add a delicious and unique touch to the stew. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this crock pot beef stew a try.
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