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Cozy Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew with 5-Ingredient Herb Dumplings

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A hearty and comforting slow cooker beef stew infused with Guinness stout, paired with light and flavorful 5-ingredient herb dumplings. Perfect for cozy evenings and effortless cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 8 oz baby potatoes, halved
  • 12 oz Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried parsley)
  • ⅓ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, without overcrowding. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook another minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Add carrots, celery, baby potatoes, Guinness stout, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are softened.
  5. About 30 minutes before stew is done, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Gradually stir in milk until just combined to form a slightly sticky dough.
  6. Drop spoonfuls (about 1 tbsp each) of dumpling batter gently onto the surface of the stew. Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Check that dumplings are puffed and springy. Stir gently to avoid breaking dumplings. Serve hot with dumplings on top.

Notes

Brown the beef properly to develop flavor. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid while dumplings cook to ensure they rise properly. Adjust liquid levels if stew becomes too thick by adding broth or water. For gluten-free dumplings, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if needed. Dumplings should be dropped gently and not stirred until cooked.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef stew, Guinness, herb dumplings, comfort food, easy dinner, Irish stew

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