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Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings

Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings to Warm You Up

A cozy Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings that warms the soul and brings comfort on chilly days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Dumpling Steaming Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck or beef brisket if unavailable
  • 1 cup Red Wine omit for non-alcoholic
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 2 medium Carrots chopped
  • 2 large Potatoes diced
  • 2 tablespoons Flour optional for thickening
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Parsley, Chives, Rosemary) diced

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the beef in oil over medium-high heat until browned. Set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, add red wine to deglaze, then return browned beef to the pot.
  4. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  5. Add carrots and potatoes; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Optionally whisk in flour for thickness.
  6. Prepare dumpling mixture by combining all dumpling ingredients together.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the stew, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaf, serve hot with fresh parsley and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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