Beef And Beer Stew With Dumplings
This hearty Beef and Beer Stew with Dumplings is a classic dish from Hessian cuisine, perfect for a cozy night in. The tender beef, flavorful beer, and fluffy dumplings make this stew a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups dark beer
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- For the dumplings:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and beer, then add the bay leaves and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. Stir in the milk and melted butter to form a thick batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve the stew and dumplings hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Bowl Spoon Cover for pot
Tools
Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Beef and Beer Stew with Dumplings with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, use a dark and malty beer in the stew.
Cost
$25