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Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings: A Cozy Comfort Meal

Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings: A Cozy Comfort Meal
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This Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings is the perfect hearty, comforting meal made effortlessly in a slow cooker. With tender beef, flavorful veggies, and pillowy dumplings, it’s the ultimate cozy dish for a chilly evening, filled with rich flavors that only get better as they simmer.

Ingredients

  • Beef stew meat: 2 pounds
  • Carrots: 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
  • Onion: 1 large onion, chopped
  • Potatoes: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
  • Beef broth: 4 cups
  • Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons
  • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Flour: 2 cups
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Milk: 1 cup
  • Butter: 1/4 cup (melted)
  • Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Brown the beef stew meat in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add the vegetables and garlic to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the Liquid: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the Stew: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  5. Make the Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter, stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  6. Add the Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough on top of the stew. Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes until dumplings are cooked.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Browning the beef adds depth to the flavor of the stew.
  • Adjust seasoning before adding the dumplings for a more personalized taste.

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