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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew with Herbed Dumplings

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A hearty and comforting beef stew slow-cooked with Guinness stout and topped with fluffy herbed dumplings, perfect for cozy nights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 bottle (11.2 oz / 330 ml) Guinness stout
  • 3 cups (720 ml) beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced or dairy-free butter alternative
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Chop the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Working in batches, sear the beef cubes until deeply browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until tomato paste darkens slightly.
  4. Pour in the bottle of Guinness stout, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes to cook off alcohol and meld flavors.
  5. Return browned beef to the pot. Pour in 3 cups beef broth, add bay leaves and thyme. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover with lid.
  6. Let stew cook on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and broth thickens slightly.
  7. While stew simmers, mix flour, baking powder, salt, parsley, and thyme in a bowl. Cut in cold diced butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined; dough should be soft but not sticky.
  8. After 2 hours, remove bay leaves. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto simmering stew surface, spacing 8-10 dumplings apart. Cover pot and cook for 20-25 minutes without lifting lid until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  9. Taste stew and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or a simple side salad.

Notes

Use well-marbled beef chuck for tenderness. Cold butter is key for fluffy dumplings. Do not lift lid while dumplings cook to retain steam. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or almond flour and check broth ingredients. Slow cooker adaptation: cook on low 6-8 hours after browning beef, add dumplings last 30 minutes.

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Keywords: Guinness beef stew, herbed dumplings, comfort food, slow-cooked stew, Irish stew, beef chuck recipe, cozy dinner

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