BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

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Categories     Beef     Vegetable     Stew     Fall     Winter     Potluck

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 29

ngredients
For the beef stew
2 tbsp olive oil
25g/1oz butter
750g/1lb 10oz beef stewing steak, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp plain flour
2 garlic cloves, crushed
175g/6oz baby onions, peeled
150g/5oz celery, cut into large chunks
150g/5oz carrots, cut into large chunks
2 leeks, roughly chopped
200g/7oz swede, cut into large chunks
150ml/5fl oz red wine
500ml/18fl oz beef stock
2 fresh bay leaves
3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the dumplings
125g/4½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
60g/2½oz suet
water, to make a dough
To serve
mashed potato
1 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preparation method Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. For the beef stew, heat the oil and butter in an ovenproof casserole and fry the beef until browned on all sides. Sprinkle over the flour and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and all the vegetables and fry for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the wine, stock and herbs, then add the Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar, to taste. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover with a lid, transfer to the oven and cook for about two hours, or until the meat is tender. For the dumplings, sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add the suet and enough water to form a thick dough. With floured hands, roll spoonfuls of the dough into small balls. After two hours, remove the lid from the stew and place the balls on top of the stew. Cover, return to the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes, or until the dumplings have swollen and are tender. (If you prefer your dumplings with a golden top, leave the lid off when returning to the oven.) To serve, place a spoonful of mashed potato onto each of four serving plates and top with the stew and dumplings. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Claudette Hoilet
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Minte Mintu
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mathew Allotey Churcher
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The stew was so delicious and flavorful, and the dumplings were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew.


Jan Breadmore
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The stew was so hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahsan Memmon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The stew was so flavorful and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Shinthiya Rohoman
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The stew was actually really good, and the dumplings were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fayaz. Junejo
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This recipe is a keeper! The stew was so hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sam Pilrose
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Nahi Khan
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lugemwa Lusiba
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The stew was so delicious and flavorful, and the dumplings were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew.


Daniyal Sial
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The stew was so hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Happy Happy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The stew was so flavorful and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


SA Anxari
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The stew was actually really good, and the dumplings were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Malepe Charlotte
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This recipe is a keeper! The stew was so hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sylvia Ogo
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Nathan Bassant
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The stew was so delicious and flavorful, and the dumplings were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew.


Toby Stewart
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


okonji loveberry
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were a perfect addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


U.CFranklin.E.R
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I've tried many beef stew recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The dumplings were so soft and fluffy, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tracey Daniels
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This beef stew with dumplings recipe was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I especially loved the rich and savory gravy. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.