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Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings

Comforting Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings

A delightful Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef recipe, Cheddar Herb Dumplings, comfort food, dumplings, Hearty Beef Stew
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Dumpling Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients

For the Stew

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine for deglazing
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas

For the Dumplings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Instructions

Stew Preparation

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season beef chuck with salt and pepper, then sear in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  • In the same pot, add onion and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add carrots and potatoes, cooking for 3-4 minutes to soften slightly.
  • Return beef to the pot, add red wine, and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce.
  • Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Dumpling Preparation

  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese, parsley, chives, and gradually add buttermilk until just combined.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the stew. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
  • Stir in peas and heat for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg