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Beef Stew with Dumplings

SUBMITTED BY: carolj PHOTO BY: Food Fan

"I was given this recipe when my husband and I were first married. I've been making this wonderful beef stew recipe for 35 years and have never found a better one."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 45 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, toss cubed beef with flour to coat.
  2. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place flour in a bag or bowl, and add beef cubes. Toss to coat with flour. Place coated cubes in the skillet and fry until well-browned on all sides; remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Cook onion and garlic in same pan until tender. Return meat to pan with water, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and green pepper, and continue cooking another 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in mushrooms.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together baking mix, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and milk until just blended. Drop dough by the tablespoonful into stew. Simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes more, or until dumplings are cooked through, but not dry.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by BOARDERGURL
This recipe is just GREAT....with a few additions. After the onions and garlic cook, I deglaze... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2005 by Diana L
Great stew recipe, very flavorful. I made just a few modifications----browned the beef cubes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2005 by SLS73
Just had this tonight. Awesome! Even the 2kids (5 and one) finished their bowls! I left out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by Kaye Lynn
This stew was excellent with a few changes. There isn't nearly enough liquid in this recipe as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by LEE RITTER
Excellent. Got the receipe from an update from All-Receipes. Tried it the same day. Very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by CBREEES
Great recipe, but I too made a few changes. I used 32 oz of beef broth (one carton), e.v.o.o.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2004 by AIMEEWOZ
This was great, after a few changes. I took the advice of other reviewers and used 2 cans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2004 by SLARKIN
Very good and very easy. Nice too because you don't need beef broth. I seasoned the flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by LINNIE12
Very good overall. I did add a package of McCormick Beef Stew Seasoning Mix (powder) to give... MORE