Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or easy weeknight meals. This delightful dish features tender beef simmered in a savory broth, combined with fresh vegetables and topped with fluffy homemade dumplings. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. With minimal preparation and maximum taste, this hearty stew becomes even better the next day, making it a fantastic option for meal prep. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a warm bowl of this satisfying stew that warms both the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, quartered
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Brown beef cubes in olive oil in a skillet; transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté chopped onion until softened; add garlic and then transfer to slow cooker.
- Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and pepper to slow cooker.
- Stir in quartered potatoes, carrot pieces, and celery.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk until soft dough forms.
- Thicken stew with cornstarch slurry; drop dumpling dough onto hot stew.
- Cook covered on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg