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.

Beef And Beer Stew With Dumplings

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

  1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and beer, then add the bay leaves and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. 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.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  8. 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