Hearty Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings

September 12, 2025 by Camila

👩‍🍳 Method

Stew:

1. Brown the beef: Heat oil in a pot, add beef chunks, and brown on all sides.
2. Sauté veggies: Add onions and garlic, cook until soft. Stir in tomato paste and flour.
3. Simmer: Add carrots, potatoes, peas, spices, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender and sauce thickens.

Dumplings:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add butter: Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add milk: Stir in milk to form a soft dough. Shape into balls.
4. Cook dumplings: Drop dumplings into the stew during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Cover and let them steam until fluffy.