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Guinness Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings

Hearty Guinness Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings Bliss

This Guinness Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings offers warming comfort and flavor, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 4 slices Bacon optional, can be replaced with oil or butter
  • 2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck can substitute with lamb
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth can be substituted with beef broth
  • 2 Onions
  • 3 Carrots adjust quantity as preferred
  • 2 stalks Celery add more if desired
  • 4 cloves Garlic slice or mince as preferred
  • Optional Vegetables Mushrooms, parsnips, or turnips can vary the stew
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups Self-Rising Flour can substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder and salt
  • ½ cup Shortening can be replaced with butter
  • 1 cup Irish Sharp Cheddar substitute with any strong cheddar if unavailable
  • ¾ cup Milk can be replaced with non-dairy milk

Equipment

  • large heavy pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Chop onions, carrots, celery, and cut beef into uniform pieces.
  2. Cook the Bacon and Sear the Beef: Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, then sear beef in bacon fat.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to remaining bacon fat and sauté until softened.
  4. Combine and Add Broth: Stir in tomato paste, return beef and bacon, pour in broth, season and bring to simmer.
  5. Simmer the Stew: Cover and simmer for 90 minutes to tenderize meat and blend flavors.
  6. Prepare the Dumpling Mixture: Mix flour, cheddar, shortening, then add milk until just combined.
  7. Finish Your Stew: Optionally add vegetables, cook for another 30 minutes, preheat oven to 400°F.
  8. Bake the Dumplings: Drop dumpling mixture on stew, bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Allow to cool, scoop into bowls, and serve warm with dumplings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Allow the stew to simmer longer for richer flavors. Cut ingredients uniformly for even cooking. Searing beef and bacon adds depth to flavor.

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