A WINTER'S WALK BEEF AND CARROT STEW WITH HERB CRUSTED DUMPLINGS
I named this A Winter's Walk Beef Stew, as it is JUST the kind of hearty and welcoming meal to come back to after a cold and energetic winter's walk! The dumplings are baked for the last 20 minutes on top of the stew and are deliciously crisp and golden, but still fluffy and light underneath. This can be made with minced beef/ground beef as well as braising/stewing steak or chuck steak. I have allowed 2 dumplings per person here - please adapt the quantities to suit, but we always find 2 dumplings each very satisfying! There is no need to serve much else with this filling comforting stew, maybe some steamed cabbage, baby potatoes or greens would be nice.....or a few extra carrots. This serves 4 people with very generous helpings. You may need a walk AFTERWARDS!! A nice glass of robust red wine or a pint of ale would be great accompaniments! This can be made in a crockpot - up to the dumpling stage and then the stew can be put into an ovenproof dish and baked with the dumplings. Likewise, if you are going for a pre-dinner walk - make the stew right up to the dumpling stage, and then finish off when you get home.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- BEEF AND CARROT STEW:.
- Toss the meat in the flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Fry the meat in the butter (over a medium to high heat) in a large roomy frying pan or skillet until browned, turning constantly.
- Remove the sealed browned meat and set aside.
- Add the onions, garlic and carrots (and optional vegetables) to the same pan and fry for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and coloured.
- Put the meat in to a suitable sized oven proof casserole dish or dutch oven, such as a Le Creuset. Add the fried vegetables, tinned chopped tomatoes and the beef stock - mix well, cover with a lid and place into a pre-heated oven 170C/325F/Gas Mark 3 for 2 hours.
- Twenty minutes before the end of the 2 hours cooking time, take the stew out of the oven, remove the lid and add the dumplings, drop them on top of the stew. Do NOT replace the lid, continue to bake uncovered for a further 20 to 25 minutes or until dumplings have risen and are crusty, crispy and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with steamed cabbage, greens and baby potatoes.
- DUMPLINGS:.
- Mix the flour with the salt, pepper and herbs in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the suet or grated frozen butter and then add water VERY carefully and slowly - mixing in between, until the dumpling dough is soft, but not sticky.
- Shape the dough into 8 round dumplings, and drop them on top of the beef stew 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
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Gumnam_ Star
g_star@gmail.comI'm not a good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Olivia Buck
b_olivia77@yahoo.comI made this stew for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
legend Foster
foster@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The stew is so flavorful and the dumplings are amazing.
Nomonde Manzini
manzininomonde47@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of carrots, but I loved this stew. The carrots were cooked perfectly and they added a nice sweetness to the dish.
Said Abubakar
said_a60@hotmail.comI'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the beef with tofu. It turned out really well!
Tudor Liviu Marian
tudor17@aol.comThis is the best beef and carrot stew I've ever had. The dumplings were so light and fluffy.
Sumon Tmg
t_sumon67@aol.comThe stew was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.
Md Piash
p.md0@yahoo.comI made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy to make and I didn't have to babysit it all day.
nicola barlas
nbarlas13@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and the dumplings were amazing.
Franceaz Elman-Ford
e.f19@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Qaisar Dar
qaisar@hotmail.comThe stew was delicious, but the dumplings were a bit dry. I think I might add some more liquid next time.
Symone Myers
symone.m54@gmail.comI made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ziddi Larka
larka.ziddi73@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The stew was hearty and comforting, and the dumplings were the perfect addition.
swif shine
s11@hotmail.comThis beef and carrot stew was a hit with my family! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the stew was incredibly flavorful.