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Cozy Guinness Braised Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Dumplings and Root Vegetables

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A comforting and hearty beef stew braised in Guinness stout, paired with fluffy homemade dumplings and root vegetables. Perfect for cozy nights and simple, satisfying meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or beef drippings
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks (substitute with turnips if preferred)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 2/3 cup whole milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onions and celery to the pot and cook until softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  5. Pour in Guinness stout, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Return browned beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce if using. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C). Braise for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  7. Remove pot from oven and add carrots and parsnips. Stir gently, cover, and return to oven for another 30 minutes until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
  8. While stew finishes braising, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add milk, stirring just until combined.
  9. Remove pot from oven. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto stew surface, spacing them out. Cover and return to oven for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  10. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

If stew is too thick after braising, stir in a splash of beef broth or water to loosen. Keep dumpling dough cold for light, fluffy dumplings. Avoid lifting lid while dumplings steam to keep them tender. For gluten-free dumplings, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. Dumplings cook best on stovetop or oven; slow cooker is not recommended for dumplings.

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