Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our enticing stew and its delectable confetti dumplings. This classic dish, brimming with succulent beef, tender vegetables, and a medley of aromatic herbs, promises a symphony of flavors in every bite. As the stew simmers, the succulent beef releases its savory essence, infusing the broth with a rich and robust flavor. Nestled amidst the tender morsels of beef are an array of vibrant vegetables, each adding its unique texture and sweetness to the stew. Carrots contribute a touch of natural sweetness, celery lends a crisp crunch, and onions provide a subtle sharpness. The medley of herbs, including thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, infuses the stew with an earthy aroma and depth of flavor. To elevate this culinary masterpiece, we introduce our confetti dumplings, a delightful addition that adds a burst of color and texture to the stew. These dumplings, crafted with a combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and an assortment of herbs, are light and fluffy, with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The vibrant hues of the herbs, such as parsley, chives, and cilantro, add a touch of visual appeal, making this dish a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. As the stew and dumplings simmer together, their flavors meld and harmonize, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy evening or a special occasion. So, embark on this culinary adventure and savor the delightful flavors of our hearty stew and its irresistible confetti dumplings.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BEEF STEW WITH CHEDDAR DUMPLINGS
My family asks for this rich stew just about every week. Perfect for company, it's easy and everyone comments on the cheddar cheese in the dumplings. -Jackie Riley, Garrettsville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl or dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil in batches., Stir in the water, bouillon, browning sauce if desired, onion salt and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Add carrots and onion. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in green beans., For dumplings, combine biscuit mix and cheese. Stir in enough milk to form a soft dough. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering stew. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes (do not lift cover) or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
DUMPLINGS FOR STEW-GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED RECIPE
These dumplings were a staple in Grandma's recipe file. She made them for chicken, turkey, and beef stews and soups. These dumplings are basically fluffy biscuits without a crust. They are moist when done and they actually melt in your mouth. I'm also posting her dessert dumplings recipe using stewed fruit. Yummm.....
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Other Breads
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in medium size bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough. Drop by spoonfuls into boiling soup or stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid. Serve.
- 2. VARIATION: To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.
BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
I was given this recipe when my husband and I were first married. I've been making this wonderful beef stew recipe for 35 years and have never found a better one.
Provided by carolj
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss cubed beef with flour to coat.
- Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place flour in a bag or bowl, and add beef cubes. Toss to coat with flour. Place coated cubes in the skillet and fry until well-browned on all sides; remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook onion and garlic in same pan until tender. Return meat to pan with water, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and green pepper, and continue cooking another 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in mushrooms.
- In a small bowl, mix together baking mix, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and milk until just blended. Drop dough by the tablespoonful into stew. Simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes more, or until dumplings are cooked through, but not dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 829.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 164.4 mg, Fat 51.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1181 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
BEEF STEW WITH DILLY DUMPLINGS
For a comforting meal, try this savory stew from field editor Bernadine Dirmeyer of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The combination of fluffy, well-seasoned dumplings and tender meat and vegetables is so good, you'll want to serve it to guests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add meat; seal bag and shake to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil in batches. Add water, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return meat to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add the carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, parsley, thyme, bay leaf and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf., For dumplings, in a large bowl, combine the flour, parsley, baking powder, salt, thyme and dill. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering stew. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MOM'S HEARTY BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
My mom's beef stew recipe that she's perfected over 25 years. Tender chunks of beef couple with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy for a soul-warming treat. And Oh! The dumplings!
Provided by ambikins
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 3h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering, and place the onion and beef into the hot oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning, stir the meat and onions well, and sprinkle with 1 more teaspoon of seasoning. Add the celery, and cook and stir until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups of water to just cover the meat, onion, and celery, bring to a boil, and stir and scrape the browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the beef is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the meat and celery pieces from the pan, set the meat aside, and discard the celery.
- In a bowl, whisk together the gravy mix with 4 cups of water. Add the mixture to the juices in the pot, bring to a boil, and stir the meat back into the gravy mixture. Stir in the turnip and carrots, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, cover, and simmer an additional 20 minutes.
- To make dumplings, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture looks crumbly. Pour in the milk, and lightly stir the mixture just until it combines to form a dough.
- Remove 2 cups of gravy from the pot, and reserve. Drop the dumplings by heaping tablespoon onto the meat and vegetables in the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not peek until the time is up. Pour the reserved gravy back over the dumplings, stir lightly, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1261.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
BISCUIT MIX DROP DUMPLINGS FOR STEW
These drop dumplings are fluffy and biscuit-like in texture, perfect to add to your stew or chicken. The biscuit mix makes them easy to make.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix with the milk.
- Stir the mixture with a fork until the ingredients are thoroughly moistened.
- When your stew is nearly ready to serve, drop tablespoons of the dumpling mixture on top of the simmering stew.
- Cook over low heat at a gentle simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Cover and cook for 10 more minutes. You may need to stir it a few times to keep the stew from scorching.
- To serve, gently ladle a portion of the stew topped with a dumpling into an individual serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 791 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 dumplings (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LIGHTER BEEF STEW & DUMPLINGS
We've cut the calories and fat and boosted the fibre in this comforting casserole by using a lean cut of beef and upping the vegetables
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 2h55m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep sauté pan. Tip in the onions, bay leaves and thyme sprigs, and fry over a medium heat for about 8 mins, stirring often, until the onions are turning golden. Raise the heat, add the steak and stir-fry briefly until it starts to lose its raw, red colour. Pour in the wine, stir to deglaze the brown sticky bits from the bottom of the pan, and let it bubble briefly. Lower the heat, sprinkle in the flour and mustard powder, and stir for 1 min. The meat should now be coated in a thick, rich sauce.
- Mix in the tomatoes, stirring to break them down. Stir in the stock and bring to the boil. Tip in the carrots, squash and mushrooms, lower the heat, cover with a lid and leave to simmer gently for 1 hr 40 mins, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for a further 20 mins, still on a gentle simmer, until the meat is very tender. Season with pepper.
- When the stew is nearly cooked, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Put a 2.25-litre casserole dish in to heat it up. Meanwhile, make the dumplings. Put the flour, mustard powder, some pepper and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then stir in the spring onions and parsley. Mix the oil and buttermilk together and gently stir into the flour. Add a drop or two of cold water, if needed, to pick up any dry bits on the bottom of the bowl, and stir to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Be as light-handed as you can, as overmixing or overhandling will toughen the dumplings. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and very lightly shape each into a small, rough ball.
- Carefully transfer the stew to the hot casserole dish and remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Sit the dumplings on top and press them down into the gravy to very slightly submerge. Put the dish on a baking sheet and cook for about 20 mins until the dumplings have risen and are golden on top. Serve with a light scattering of thyme leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the stew will be. Look for fresh, seasonal vegetables and high-quality meat.
- Brown the meat well: Browning the meat gives it a rich, caramelized flavor and helps to thicken the stew.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful and nutritious the stew will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the stew, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is flavorful and has a rich body.
- Season the stew well: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. A well-seasoned stew will have a lot more flavor.
- Let the stew simmer for a long time: The longer the stew simmers, the more time the flavors have to meld together and the more tender the meat will become.
- Serve the stew with something crusty: A piece of crusty bread or a flaky biscuit is the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of stew.
Conclusion:
Stew is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious stew that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this Confetti Dumpling Stew a try. You won't be disappointed!
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