Description
A hearty and comforting beef stew topped with fluffy cheddar herb dumplings, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the beef over medium heat until browned on all sides.
- Add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add the beef broth, carrots, and potatoes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, melted butter, cheddar cheese, and parsley; stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering stew.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg