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**Stove-Top Ground Beef Stew with Dumplings: A hearty and comforting meal for busy weeknights**

If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that's easy to make on a busy weeknight, look no further than Mom's Stove-Top Ground Beef Stew with Dumplings. This classic comfort food dish is made with simple, affordable ingredients and can be on the table in under an hour. The stew features tender ground beef, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful gravy, all topped with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious juices. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

* **Easy Homemade Dumplings:** This recipe provides detailed instructions for making your own dumplings from scratch. These dumplings are light and fluffy, with a slightly chewy texture that perfectly complements the stew.

* **Tips for Making the Best Ground Beef Stew:** This section offers helpful tips and tricks for ensuring your stew turns out perfectly every time. You'll learn how to choose the right ground beef, brown it properly, and create a flavorful gravy.

* **Variations on the Classic Stew:** If you're looking to mix things up, this section provides several variations on the classic stew recipe. You'll find ideas for using different types of meat, vegetables, and seasonings, as well as suggestions for making the stew in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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Provided by Martha

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, separated
2 1/2 pounds beef chuck cut into 2″ cubes
2 cups onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
3 quarts beef stock
1 quart water
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
4 cups carrots, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces (1 1/2 pounds)
4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces (1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and quartered
2 10-ounce packages pearl onions, *see below for instructions
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley chopped
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and pepper together in a bowl. Dredge beef cubes in flour and remove, shaking off excess flour.
  • Over medium high heat, melt one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of oil in 6-quart heavy bottomed stock pot or Dutch oven until slightly brown and frothy. Place half of the beef in the hot fat making sure that meat pieces do not touch each other. Sear two minutes per side. Remove from pan and heat another tablespoon of butter and oil then cook the second half of the meat. Remove meat from pan when done and set aside. Total time to sear all the meat is 15 minutes.
  • Turn heat to medium and add the remaining butter and olive oil to the pan. Add in chopped onions and cook three minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook for one more minute. Add tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add in red wine to deglaze pan, scraping up any brown bits from bottom.
  • Add browned beef cubes, stock, water, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to a simmer and cover pot with lid slightly ajar. Simmer for 2 ½ hours or until beef is tender, adjusting water as needed. If all of the liquid does not fit, set some aside and add later as the liquid in the pan evaporates. Either way, check at the two hour mark and if needed, add more liquid. We used exactly four quarts of liquid (Three quarts beef stock and one quart of water).
  • After 2 1/2 hours, add in carrots, potatoes, green beans, pearl onions and parsley and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • While vegetables are cooking, prepare dumpling batter as follows: Sift flour, baking powder and sugar together. Add salt and thyme into the bowl and then cut in butter with a fork until pieces are rice size. Add milk and stir with spoon until mixed.
  • Add green peas to stew, adjust seasoning and turn heat to low. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dumpling batter into stew until all batter is used. (Do NOT just pour the dumpling batter in all at once.) Cover and cook 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Check and if they are not puffed up enough, cook for another minute or two covered. Ours took exactly 15 minutes .
  • Serve bowls of stew with dumplings on top.

BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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I was given this recipe when my husband and I were first married. I've been making this wonderful beef stew recipe for 35 years and have never found a better one.

Provided by carolj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
1 cup sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 ½ cups diced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ cups biscuit baking mix
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss cubed beef with flour to coat.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place flour in a bag or bowl, and add beef cubes. Toss to coat with flour. Place coated cubes in the skillet and fry until well-browned on all sides; remove from pan and set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic in same pan until tender. Return meat to pan with water, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and green pepper, and continue cooking another 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in mushrooms.
  • In a small bowl, mix together baking mix, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and milk until just blended. Drop dough by the tablespoonful into stew. Simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes more, or until dumplings are cooked through, but not dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 829.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 164.4 mg, Fat 51.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1181 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MUM'S BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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A hearty, satisfying stew perfect for those cold winter nights! The great part about this recipe is that the dumplings can be made right in the pot, so it's a one-pot-wonder in two parts. Also, the stew is great on its own if you're short on time or prefer having it with bread instead. As the title states, this is my mother's recipe, and I have never found a variation that even comes close. Don't be intimidated by the ingredient list or the cook time - it's well worth it.

Provided by Marina K

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 kg stewing beef
flour (for dredging)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
pepper
1 large onion, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch savory
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 -3 cups water
1 -2 bay leaf
1 cup wine or 1 cup beer
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
3 -4 carrots
2 celery ribs
1/2 rutabaga
1 large potato
2/3 cup frozen peas
salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4-1 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Chop beef into 1" cubes. Place some flour in a plastic bag shaking several cubes at a time until coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven until almost smoking; then add beef and pepper and brown all over.
  • Add onion, garlic, thyme, celery seed, savory and cook until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the wine or beer and cook for 5 minute Then add water and bring to a boil, scraping up browned flour from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat, then cover and simmer for an hour.
  • Peel carrots, potato and rutabaga. Cut the carrots and celery into 1/2" slices, and the potato and rutabaga into 1 1/2" cubes.
  • Add to meat (adding extra water if needed), also adding bay leaves, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. (If making the dumplings, add them with 15-20 minutes of cook time remaining.).
  • Add peas and salt 5 minutes before serving.
  • DUMPLINGS: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne. Add Italian seasoning and mix.
  • Using a pastry cutter, chop in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Add enough milk to make a thick batter that can be mounded up in a spoon and dropped.
  • Drop the dough onto the stew (ensuring there is plenty of liquid in it), letting the dumpling rest on top. Cover tightly and cook without raising the cover for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 494.9, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 37.8

MOM'S HEARTY BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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My mom's beef stew recipe that she's perfected over 25 years. Tender chunks of beef couple with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy for a soul-warming treat. And Oh! The dumplings!

Provided by ambikins

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 teaspoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®), divided
2 stalks celery, each cut into 4 pieces
2 cups water, or to cover
4 (.85 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix
4 cups water
1 small turnip, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and quartered
7 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering, and place the onion and beef into the hot oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning, stir the meat and onions well, and sprinkle with 1 more teaspoon of seasoning. Add the celery, and cook and stir until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 cups of water to just cover the meat, onion, and celery, bring to a boil, and stir and scrape the browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the beef is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the meat and celery pieces from the pan, set the meat aside, and discard the celery.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the gravy mix with 4 cups of water. Add the mixture to the juices in the pot, bring to a boil, and stir the meat back into the gravy mixture. Stir in the turnip and carrots, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, cover, and simmer an additional 20 minutes.
  • To make dumplings, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture looks crumbly. Pour in the milk, and lightly stir the mixture just until it combines to form a dough.
  • Remove 2 cups of gravy from the pot, and reserve. Drop the dumplings by heaping tablespoon onto the meat and vegetables in the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not peek until the time is up. Pour the reserved gravy back over the dumplings, stir lightly, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1261.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

BEEF STEW WITH HERB DUMPLINGS



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Nothing could be more comforting on a chilly day than a bowlful of this nicely seasoned stew.-Anna Broschart, Elkins, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups water
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Browning sauce, optional
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine four, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours. , Add the vegetables, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add browning sauce if desired. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme and sage. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until moistened. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto simmering stew. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW



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This stew is just like one my mom used to make when my sister and I were little girls and she was the busy mom on the run!

Provided by BrendaM

Categories     Stew

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups beef stock
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, diced,with juice
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.
  • In batches, add beef to flour mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium high heat.
  • Cook beef in batches, adding more oil as needed, until browned all over.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Add 1 cup stock to pan and stir to scrape up any brown bits.
  • Transfer stock mixtures to slow cooker.
  • Add carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, tomatoes (with juice) remaining stock, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and parsely; mix well to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until vegetables are tender and stew is bubbling.
  • Remove bay leaf and discard.
  • Add peas.
  • Cover and cook on high 15 to 20 minutes longer or until slightly thickened and peas are heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MOM'S BEEF STEW



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This warming, stick-to-your-ribs main dish was one Mom relied on often to feed us 13 kids. Mildly seasoned with lots of satisfying ingredients like barley, potatoes and carrots in a tomato-beef broth, it still hits the spot on cold winter days. -Lucile H. Proctor, Panguitch, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds meaty beef soup bones (beef shanks or short ribs)
6 cups water
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, undrained
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced, optional
1 bay leaf, optional
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place soup bones and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. , Set beef bones aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and return meat to broth. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, barley, tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and bay leaf if desired. Cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Discard bay leaf. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the stew will taste. Look for fresh, lean ground beef, flavorful vegetables, and a good quality beef broth.
  • Brown the beef well: Browning the beef adds flavor and helps to thicken the stew. Be sure to brown the beef in batches so that it doesn't steam.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful the stew will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Season the stew well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be. Be sure to keep an eye on the stew and add more liquid if necessary.
  • Make the dumplings last: Drop the dumplings into the stew in the last 10-15 minutes of cooking. This will prevent them from becoming too tough.

Conclusion:

This stove-top ground beef stew with dumplings is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The stew is made with simple ingredients and is easy to make. The dumplings are a delicious addition that adds a touch of comfort to the dish. Serve the stew with a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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