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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew with Herbed Dumplings

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A hearty and flavorful beef stew simmered with Guinness stout and topped with fluffy herbed dumplings, perfect for winter comfort and cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 12 oz Guinness stout or another robust dark beer
  • 3 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to dust beef)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and dust lightly with 2 tablespoons of flour, shaking off excess. Chop onions, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until deep golden crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in Guinness stout, scraping up browned bits from the pot bottom. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return beef to pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Bring stew to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender and flavors meld.
  7. While stew simmers, mix flour, baking powder, salt, parsley, and chives in a bowl. Stir in melted butter and milk until a sticky, lumpy dough forms.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto stew surface. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting lid until dumplings puff up and are cooked through.
  9. Remove bay leaves. Stir stew gently, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with dumplings.

Notes

Brown the beef thoroughly to develop rich flavor. Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook to ensure they puff properly. Adjust dumpling dough consistency with flour or milk as needed. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and dairy-free butter.

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Keywords: Guinness beef stew, herbed dumplings, winter comfort food, hearty stew, slow simmer, Irish stew, beef chuck, stout beer recipe

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