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Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings

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Enjoy the soul-soothing flavors of Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Dumpling Prep 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hearty Beef Stew Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine for deglazing
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • Salt salt to taste
  • Pepper black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
Dumpling Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add sliced carrots and diced potatoes; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Return browned beef, deglaze with red wine, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Prepare dumpling batter by mixing flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Cut in cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs; mix in cheese, parsley, chives, and buttermilk.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter over stew; cook for another 15-20 minutes.
  9. Stir in frozen peas and heat for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This stew is perfect for cold days and makes great leftovers.

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