BEEF AND STOUT STEW WITH HERB DUMPLINGS

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** For those that do not know, Suet is raw beef or mutton fat. With my father being Irish, I learned early on that not every St. Paddy's Day we HAD to have corned beef and cabbage. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, I will be posting this recipe along with others to use as alternatives for those of us who aren't huge fans...

Provided by Kristin D

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

STEW
2 Tbsp sunflower oil
2 large yellow onions; thinly sliced
8 carrots; sliced
1/4 c all purpose flour
3 lb chuck short ribs or center cut beef shanks; cut into cubes (if these are a bit spendy, you can also use regular stew meat)
2 c stout (i usually use guinness; if you want to use less beer but with more stout flavor, use guinness extra stout, but cut the measurement down to 1/2 or 1 cup)
2 tsp firmly packed brown sugar
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper
DUMPLINGS
1 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shredded suet** (if you would prefer or would like something more cost efficient, regular shortening will work just as well)
2 Tbsp chopped, fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
1/4 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 225 F. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole dish or dutch oven. Add carrots and onions and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until onions are softened. Meanwhile, put flour into a big Ziploc bag. Season well with salt and pepper. Add beef and shake well to coat. Do this in batches if necessary. Reserve any remaining seasoned flour for later.
  • 2. Remove onions and carrots from your cooking dish with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Set aside for later. Add beef to your dish, in batches, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned all over. Once finished, return all meat, onions and carrots to the dish and sprinkle in the reserved flour. Pour in your stout and add sugar, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil on the stove. Cover and cook in preheated oven for 7-8 hours.
  • 3. To make your dumplings, sift your flour, baking powder and salt together into a large bowl. Stir in your suet or shortening, parsley and add just enough water to make a soft dough. (If dough is too sticky, add a sprinkle of flour. If dough is to solid, add a touch of water.) Shape dough into balls in the palms of your hands. Add to your casserole or dutch oven, then return to the oven for about 30-35 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Serve immediately, sprinkled with parsley.

Tara Miya
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This stew is a must-try for any home cook.


Jennifer Precious
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef and stout.


Barbara Watson
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This stew is so hearty and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food.


Likerboy Sumon
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Murad Mia
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef.


Ishmael Jafi
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll make a few adjustments.


Tracy Kariuki
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The dumplings were a bit dry. I think I'll add some more milk to the dough next time.


stak Khuki
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The stew was a bit too salty for my taste. I'll use less salt next time.


Use Garage
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I would have liked the stew to be a bit thicker. Maybe I'll add a bit of flour next time.


Shoaib Basharat
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Rdbob Robinson
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I've never made dumplings before, but the instructions in this recipe were easy to follow. They turned out perfect!


Kevin Taylor
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I substituted chicken for the beef and it turned out great. This recipe is really versatile.


Mts Shanara
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I wasn't sure how the stout would taste in the stew, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a really nice flavor.


Teresa Wilkie
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so warm and comforting.


OmniWrath Gaming
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I made this stew for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper!


labraberting
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The herb dumplings really make this dish. They're so light and fluffy.


luxman siavananthan
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I love the combination of beef and stout in this stew. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Atif Mai
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This was my first time making beef and stout stew, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the stew was ready in no time.


Phellic
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are incredible and the dumplings are so easy to make.


Imran Gamerz
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This beef and stout stew with herb dumplings was an absolute delight! The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the stout added a rich and flavorful depth to the broth. The herb dumplings were the perfect finishing touch, light and fluffy with a bu