Description
Hearty Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings – A rich, slow-simmered beef stew loaded with tender vegetables and topped with fluffy cheddar herb dumplings for pure cozy comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups halal beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- For the cheddar herb dumplings:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup halal shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and tomato paste. Mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1½ hours or until beef is tender.
- Prepare the dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, cheddar, parsley, thyme, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk and olive oil, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the hot stew. Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing dumplings to steam and become fluffy.
- Serve hot with extra herbs on top.
Notes
- Uses halal beef broth and halal cheese to align with halal dietary preferences.
- Do not lift the lid while the dumplings steam to keep them fluffy and light.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days; gently reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- To make gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure the baking powder is gluten-free.
- For a thicker stew, whisk together 1 tablespoon corn starch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in near the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Hearty Beef Stew, Cheddar Herb Dumplings, Beef Stew with Dumplings, Halal Beef Stew, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal, Winter Dinner, Family Dinner