Description
Cozy up with this delightful Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings, a warm and hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef simmer alongside vibrant vegetables, creating a flavorful base that’s further elevated by fluffy, savory dumplings cooked right in the pot. With minimal hands-on prep time, this meal is not only comforting but also incredibly easy, making it ideal for busy days when you want something delicious waiting for you at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless beef chuck
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 lb baby red potatoes
- 3 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Brown beef cubes in olive oil over medium-high heat; transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté onions until softened; add garlic, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, pepper, potatoes, carrots, and celery; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling dough by mixing flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in butter and add milk.
- Create a cornstarch slurry and stir into stew.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the stew; cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg