BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

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I jotted this down when I was a kid out of an old Southern Living cook book. I can't remember the exact year but it would've been sometime between 1979 and 1989. My kids just love it and its so comforting and filling on a cold winter's night! The Dumpling recipe is one that's passed down from my Mom. The original recipe in the...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small bay leaf
pinch of ground allspice
5 c water
3 large carrots, sliced
2 lb potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces
3 Tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
FOR THE DUMPLINGS
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 3 ingredients and brown in hot oil in a large Dutch oven.
  • 2. Stir in the next 7 ingredients; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hours.
  • 3. Add potatoes, carrots, onions and celery; cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes.
  • 4. Mean while, in a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and 1 tsp. salt.
  • 5. Cut in shortening and blend well.
  • 6. Pour in 1 cup of milk and mix together until thoroughly blended
  • 7. Shape dumpling dough into 2 inch balls.
  • 8. Drop dumplings into stew. Cover and simmer for 20 more minutes.
  • 9. Sprinkle with fresh, chopped parsley.

mdjahid rana
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This stew is **comfort food at its best**. It's hearty, filling, and absolutely delicious. The beef is tender and flavorful, the dumplings are light and fluffy, and the gravy is rich and savory. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and it was t


Sangip Thakuri
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This stew is **heavenly**. The beef is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The gravy is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I can't say enough good things about this recipe.


eltonaby seven
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The stew is always so flavorful and the dumplings are the perfect addition. I like to serve it with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.


Gabriela Pena
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dumplings were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it.


Joy Duru
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This stew was delicious and comforting. The beef was tender and the dumplings were fluffy. I especially liked the addition of the carrots and celery, which added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Champy Champ
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The dumplings are always a favorite. I like to add a bit of extra garlic and thyme to the gravy for a more flavorful dish.


Sajan Moktan
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This stew was delicious and easy to make. The dumplings were a bit dense for my taste, but overall it was a great meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Ismahil
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The beef was tender and the dumplings were fluffy. The gravy was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Jafar Iqbal
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The stew is always so flavorful and the dumplings are the perfect addition. I like to serve it with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.


Natasha Coetzee
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dumplings were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it.


Segda Mukhtari
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This stew was delicious and comforting. The beef was tender and the dumplings were fluffy. I especially liked the addition of the carrots and celery, which added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Nevaeh Al-shami
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The dumplings are always a favorite. I like to add a bit of extra garlic and thyme to the gravy for a more flavorful dish.


Spirit Surgical Instruments
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The dumplings were a bit dense for my taste, but overall it was a delicious meal.


Abdullah Shuraim
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I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The dumplings were the perfect addition and really took the dish to the next level. I will definitely be making this again.


puskal Kunwar
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This beef stew with dumplings was an absolute delight! The beef was fall-apart tender and the dumplings were fluffy and flavorful. The gravy was rich and savory, and the whole dish was incredibly comforting. I will definitely be making this again.