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Beef Stew with Dumplings
Beef Stew with Dumplings is a dish that makes the family run to the table - it's a total winter warmer, and a winner because it's hands off!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Herb Dumplings
- 1½ cup baking mix
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage or dried
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
For the herb dumplings
- In a medium bowl, mix baking mix, thyme and sage.
- Stir in milk just until mix is just combined.
- Drop dough in large spoonfuls (I use a cookie scoop) on top of beef stew.
- Switch the heat setting to high, and cover.
- Cook until a toothpick inserted in the dumplings comes out clean (about 20 minutes).
- Devour.
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Notes
- You can brown the meat first if you prefer. Simply saute the meat in a large skillet and cook until browned. Scrape up the browned bits and add to the slow cooker with the other ingredients.
- To prevent dumplings from becoming soggy on the bottom, drop the dough onto the stew pieces rather than directly into the liquid. The dumplings will steam rather than settle into the liquid and become soggy.
- Also, be sure the stew is piping hot – so the dumplings will start to cook from the steam right away and become fluffy.
- This recipe can be made in a Dutch oven if you prefer. Just cook the meat and vegetables at 325 degrees F for around 3 hours. Pull it out (check if the meat and vegetables are tender) add the dumpling dough.
- What to do with leftovers
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat to piping hot!
- Substitutions/Additions
- Red peppers are a yummy addition to this - they bring a sweetness that balances well with the other ingredients.
- Adding green beans or any small cut vegetable will be awesome.
Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
933mg
(39%)
Potassium
904mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4575IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 933mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 904mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4575IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.