HERBED BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS

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Meet the Cook: With our supply of homegrown beef, I'm always searching for new ideas on how to cook it. That's the way I came to invent this dish. Everyone loves it! My husband and I have three children, all of them now grown. -Madeleine DeGruchy, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/4 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound baby carrots
3 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add onions; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in 3 cups water and all the seasonings. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Add carrots and parsnips; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, parsley if desired and salt. Stir in the egg, oil and water. Drop into six mounds onto simmering stew. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Nicole Oni
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the stew was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


jane 001
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This stew was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Anjus Rai
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I'm always looking for new and easy stew recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The stew was flavorful and hearty, and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


James Aylward
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This stew was easy to make and turned out great! The beef was tender and the dumplings were fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


April Hassan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The stew was amazing and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


nazim mughal
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This stew was delicious! The beef was so tender and the dumplings were fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sly boyflips
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the stew was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


arpan Rai
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This stew was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Carissa Rose
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I'm always looking for new and easy stew recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The stew was flavorful and hearty, and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Dilshad Ali
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This stew was easy to make and turned out great! The beef was tender and the dumplings were fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Onik onik
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I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the stew was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Dhoj Saud
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.