Mom's Savory Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings
Ingredients List
For the Stew:
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
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1 onion, coarsely chopped
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2 teaspoons steak seasoning, divided
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2 stalks celery, each cut into 4 pieces
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6 cups water, divided, or as needed
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4 (.85 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix
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4 carrots, peeled and quartered
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1 small turnip, peeled and quartered
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7 potatoes, peeled and quartered
For the Dumplings:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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¾ teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons shortening
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¾ cup milk
Instructions
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To prepare the beef stew: Heat oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add beef and onion, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of steak seasoning. Stir well, then add the remaining seasoning. Add celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, about 10 minutes.
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Pour in 2 cups of water, or enough to just cover the beef and vegetables. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the beef is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
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Remove the beef and celery from the pot. Set the beef aside and discard the celery.
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In a bowl, whisk together the gravy mix and 4 cups of water. Add the gravy mixture to the pot, bringing it to a boil. Return the beef to the pot and stir into the gravy.
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Stir in the carrots and turnip, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes, cover, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
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To prepare the dumplings: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the milk and stir gently until a dough forms.
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Remove 2 cups of gravy from the pot and set aside. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the beef and vegetables in the pot. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes (do not lift the lid during this time).
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Once the dumplings are cooked, pour the reserved gravy over them, stir gently, and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 515 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 65g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 515 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 1261mg | 55% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 23% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 30g | 59% |
| Vitamin C 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium 173mg | 13% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 1306mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5