Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings
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4.8
312 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
667 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings – this hearty stew packed with vegetables and topped with fluffy dumplings is the perfect comfort food. This easy crockpot beef casserole requires no browning – simply sit back and let your slow cooker do all the work.
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Ingredients
Beef Stew
- 900 g (2 lbs) braising steak/ chuck steak , cubed
- 2 tbsp flour seasoned with pinch salt and pepper
- 480 ml (2 cups) hot beef stock (broth)
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) red wine or dark ale or more beef stock
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large onions , finely diced
- 2 leeks , white parts only, sliced
- 5 carrots , sliced
- 4 parsnips , sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
- fresh parsley , chopped, to garnish
- salt and pepper , as needed
Light Dumplings (suet free)
- 125 g (1 cup) self raising flour
- 125 g ( ½ cup) fat free yogurt
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp salt
- water , as needed, to bind
Suet Dumplings
- 125 g (1 cup) self raising flour
- 125 g (1 cup) shredded suet or vegetable shortening
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp horseradish or mustard
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp salt
- cold water , as needed, to bind
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Instructions
Prepare the Stew
- Toss the beef cubes with the seasoned flour to lightly coat.
- Preheat the slow cooker on “HIGH”. Add the hot beef stock, red wine, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar (or Worcestershire sauce), garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Give everything a good stir.
- Add the onions, leeks, parsnips and carrots. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the beef, add the bay leaves and rosemary and cook on HIGH for 5 hours (or on LOW for 8 hours).
CHOOSE YOUR DUMPLINGS
Light Dumplings
- Meanwhile prepare the dumplings: combine flour, herbs, Parmesan, salt and garlic granules in a bowl.
- Stir in the yoghurt and then use your hands to briefly knead in the bowl until the dough comes together. Add a little water if it’s too dry and crumbly.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 portions and roll into balls.
Suet Dumplings
- Mix the flour, suet, salt, garlic granules, herbs and parmesan together in a bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in cold water, a little at a time, mixing with your hands until the dough comes together and leaves the side of the bowl easily. Don’t overmix the dough, handle with a light touch for light and fluffy dumplings.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 portions and roll into balls.
Finish cooking the stew
- Give the stew a good stir. Remove and discard the bay leaves and rosemary.
- Add the dumplings to the slow cooker, spaced slightly apart. Cover and cook for an additional hour with the lid on.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with the parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
667kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
2448mg
(102%)
Potassium
1532mg
(44%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
9254IU
(185%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 667 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 667kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 2448mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 1532mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 9254IU | 185% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
312 reviews
Excellent
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