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Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings

Cozy Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings for Ultimate Comfort

A delicious Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings recipe that's perfect for warm, comforting meals during chilly days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Stew Beef Cut like chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 medium Carrots Sliced
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Sliced
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes Undrained
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mushrooms Sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter Cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can use plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Rosemary Optional

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and brown the seasoned stew beef for about 2-3 minutes on each side, then deglaze with dry red wine before transferring to slow cooker.
  2. Add carrots, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, broth, thyme, and mustard to the slow cooker; stir, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar; cut in the butter until coarse, then mix in the milk to form a shaggy dough.
  4. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dumpling dough on top of the stew; cover and cook on high for 25-30 minutes until puffed and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Serve the stew in bowls, garnished with parsley if desired, alongside crusty bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner and can easily be made gluten-free with appropriate substitutes.

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