Beef Stew and Dumplings
This Beef Stew and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chuck meat simmered with hearty vegetables in a rich beef broth, topped with fluffy homemade dumplings. Perfect for chilly nights and family dinners, it’s a satisfying and wholesome one-pot meal.
- Servings: 6
Source: Recipe Maestro
Ingredients
- tomato paste – adds depth and slight tang to the stew
- qt beef stock – forms the hearty base with rich umami flavor
- chuck meat, cut into 1½-inch cubes – becomes tender after slow cooking
- all-purpose flour – used to coat beef and thicken the stew
- large onion, chopped – adds sweetness and aroma
- fresh rosemary, finely chopped – earthy and aromatic
- black pepper, freshly ground – adds subtle heat
- sea salt – enhances overall flavor
- sprigs fresh thyme – infuses floral and peppery notes
- garlic cloves, minced – brings robust savory flavor
- potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks – hearty and absorbent
- carrots, peeled and sliced ½-inch thick – sweet and colorful
- all-purpose flour – forms the base of the dough
- sea salt – boosts flavor
- baking powder – helps dumplings rise
- to ½ cup milk – adds moisture to the dumpling dough
- unsalted butter, room temperature – adds richness to the dumplings
- Fresh parsley and chives – for garnish and fresh flavor