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Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings

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A comforting and rich beef stew paired with fluffy cheddar herb dumplings, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Season the beef with salt and pepper, and brown in batches, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sliced carrots and diced potatoes for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot and deglaze with red wine, simmering for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Mix the dumpling ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then add shredded cheddar, parsley, and chives. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the stew, cover, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  9. Stir in frozen peas and heat for 5 more minutes before serving.

Notes

For a thicker stew, consider adding a cornstarch slurry toward the end of cooking. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

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