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Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings

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A comforting beef stew with tender chunks of beef and light, fluffy cheddar herb dumplings, perfect for cold winters.

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 in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper and brown them in batches.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is sweet and translucent.
  3. Toss in the sliced carrots and diced potatoes, stirring for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Return the beef to the pot and pour in red wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom.
  5. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, parsley, and chives. Add buttermilk gradually, mixing 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 an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter dumpling, use self-rising flour to eliminate the need for baking powder and baking soda.

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