Mother’s Beef Stew with Dumplings Recipe
A comforting and hearty beef stew recipe with fluffy dumplings, reminiscent of a classic homemade dish passed down through generations. Perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly evenings.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Beef Stew:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 large white onion, chopped large
- 5–6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped in 1” cubes
- 5 medium carrots, peeled and chopped in 1” cubes
- 1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped in 1” cubes
- Water, as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dumplings:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1–1/2 cups flour
- 2–1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Prepare the Beef Stew: Heat oil and butter in a large pot. Brown the beef in batches. Set aside.
- Prep the Vegetables: Chop all vegetables into 1” cubes.
- Make the Dumpling Batter: Mix all dumpling ingredients until just combined.
- Cook the Stew: Sauté onions, then add beef and vegetables to the pot. Add water, salt, and pepper. Cook covered for 15 minutes.
- Add Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the stew. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve: Drizzle dumplings with molasses and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose well-marbled beef for a tender stew.
- Ensure dumplings do not touch while cooking.
- Avoid lifting the lid while dumplings are steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Beef Stew, Dumplings, Comfort Food, Family Recipe