TINK'S CIDER BEEF STEW WITH FLUFFY DUMPLINGS
I used to use a basic cider stew recipe, but one day about 25 years ago, I went to make it and found I was out of apple cider. I did have a packet of spiced cider mix, from a holiday gift basket, though. My family loved it, so I experimented further with the recipe. I've been buying the spiced cider packets ever since, just for stew. I find it year round, usually on the top shelf of the unrefrigerated juice aisle, at the grocery store. We've tried many other good stew recipes over the years, but this is the one, with its fluffy dumplings, that my family calls comfort food. The dumplings are optional, and I still use the recipe found in my first Betty Crocker cookbook.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag, shake together stew meat, flour, salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in large Dutch oven, and brown beef in oil. Drain, if needed.
- Add spiced cider packet, water, beef stock, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1-1/4 hours.
- Add potato, carrots, celery, and onion. Return to a boil, then reduce, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until meat and veggies are tender.
- Combine flour and cold water. (I like to shake it in a jar with a sealed lid.) Raise heat to high; slowly pour flour and water into stew, while stirring constantly. As the mixture heats it will thicken into gravy. Thicken as much or as little as you like. You may or may not use all of the flour/water mixture.
- Make dumplings: Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Stir in milk, and drop 10 spoonfuls of dough onto hot meat or vegetables (not directly onto hot liquid).
- Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 1397.9, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 32.8
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phil phil
[email protected]This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter night.
Allahur Dhan
[email protected]I love that this recipe is customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Arjun Dotel
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Million Mkhknto
[email protected]I'm a big fan of one-pot meals, and this stew is no exception. It's so easy to make and cleanup is a breeze.
Md nayem Sheak
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have some leftover beef from my Sunday roast, and this is a great way to use it up.
RonRon Labe
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Shezi Khan
[email protected]This stew is delicious! I love the combination of beef, cider, and dumplings. It's a perfect comfort food.
Adam Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. I was really impressed with myself!
peter mwenda
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the tender beef and the flavorful gravy.
Mohasin Khan
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.
Novuyo Ziqubu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The cider gravy is what really makes it. It's so flavorful and tangy.
Alice Kemunto
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so warm and comforting. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup.
Hamza Amzu
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and hearty stew. I especially love the dumplings. They're so light and fluffy.
Insan Nalim
[email protected]This was my first time making beef stew, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the stew turned out amazing. The beef was so tender and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Karla Dallas
[email protected]I've made this stew twice now, and it's become a favorite in our household. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. The second time, I added some carrots and celery to the stew, and it was even better. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jay Diaz
[email protected]Tinks' Cider Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings is an absolute winner! The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the cider gravy was rich and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I served it with some mashed potatoes and green beans, and it