Beef Stew & Dumplings
Cowbridge Kitchen
About This Recipe
This Beef Stew recipe is warm and comforting on a winters day. Slow cooked tender beef in a rich beef gravy is just the thing to keep you warm. Throw in a few dumplings and serve with some homemade crusty bread.
We have used vegetables straight from our garden in this Beef Stew, nothing like fresh carrots (They are so sweet) and this recipe comes straight from my childhood, I remember my mum making Stew & Dumplings when I was a boy.
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Beef stew has a rich and varied history that reflects the culinary traditions of many cultures around the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times when people would cook meat and vegetables together in a pot over an open flame, a method that not only tenderized tougher cuts of meat but also allowed flavors to meld beautifully.
As societies evolved, so did the recipes, with different regions adding their unique ingredients and spices. For instance, in France, the classic "boeuf bourguignon" emerged, showcasing the use of red wine and aromatic herbs, while in Ireland, the hearty "Irish stew" became a staple, often featuring lamb or beef alongside root vegetables.
The dish gained popularity during the 19th century, particularly among working-class families who appreciated its affordability and the way it could feed a crowd. Today, beef stew remains a beloved comfort food, with countless variations that reflect local tastes and seasonal ingredients, proving that this humble dish has stood the test of time and continues to warm hearts and bellies alike.
30 mins Prep.
2hr 20 Cooking.
Time
1 cup
Calories: 268
Protein: 29g
Fat: 8.1g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 3.3g
Sugar: 5.6g
Nutrition
Servings
Difficulty
The cost of this recipe is rather high, but you can buy a stew pack of vegetables instead of buying them individually, this will reduce the cost.
The Dumplings can be optional as well, if you want to decrease the cost.
Cost to make:
£8.71/ $11.03(Est.)
Equipment:
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Dutch Oven,
How to Make Beef Stew
& Dumplings
I remember having Beef Stew and Dumplings as a child for a special winter treat. My mum would always make plenty of Beef Stew using up leftover vegetables. The suet dumplings were really a special treat.
In this recipe for Beef Stew I have tried to stay true to the recipe I remember, you can even use left over vegetables if you like.
This stew is warm and comforting on a cold winters day, the perfect winter warmer.
For something a little different, Why not try this stew with some mashed potato.
Cuisine:British
ingredients
100 g Self Raising Flour
50 g of Suet
1 Pinch of Salt
75 - 90 ml of Cold Water
For the Stew
500 g Diced Beef
1 Onion (Diced)
1 Leek (Sliced)
80 g Butter
80 Plain Flour
250 g Diced Carrots
250 g Diced Swede
200 g Diced New Potatoes
200 ml Red Wine
1 Litre or Beef Stock
30 ml Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon of Black pepper for Seasoning.
Cooking Instructions
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For the Stew
- You will need a good quality Cast Iron Casserole Dish (Flame Proof) for this | Or you can do it in a large pan, but I prefer a good old Casserole Dish.
- Heat the butter for a minute then cook the Onion & Leek in the butter until soft.
- Cook the Diced Beef in the same pot. Coat the beef with the flour , cover and simmer until the beef is no longer pink (About 10 Minutes)
- Meanwhile Bring the carrots , swede and potatoes to a boil in a pan of water , then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Drain the water from the vegetables then add the vegetables to the Beef once the beef is no longer pink.
- Using 3 Beef Stock Cubes make up 1 litre of stock.
- Add Red Wine the Beef Stock to the pot and mix with a wooden spoon.
- Cover and put the Casserole Dish in a preheated oven at 150 c for 2 hour.
- Once the stew has been cooking for 2 hours it is time to drop your dumplings into the pot as well.
- Cook in the oven for another 20 minutes so that the dumplings are risen and fluffy.
- Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl.
- Add the Suet and the Salt.
- Mix in the Water with a fork until you have a soft dough.
- Turn out onto a board and knead for a few mins.
- Divide into 8 and roll into small balls.
Leave the diced beef out at room temperature for 30 minutes.
For the Dumplings
Once the Stew is cooked you can keep it hot in a Slow-Cooker overnight, it will taste glorious the following day.
Rapeseed Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
