🔱Beef Stew & Dumplings 🍲🐄🍞Rich, hearty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious — this Beef Stew with Dumplings is the perfect comfort food! Tender beef simmered in a savory gravy with fluffy dumplings on top makes for the coziest meal imaginable.✅You’ll need:Beef chunks (stew meat), onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, garlic, flour, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce (no wine), thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.For the dumplings:Flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk.✅To make it:Toss beef in flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in a large pot until seared on all sides, then remove and set aside. Add onions, garlic, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant. Pour in beef broth and return beef to the pot. Add vegetables, thyme, and bay leaf, then simmer for 1½–2 hours until the beef is tender and the stew is thickened.For the dumplings, mix flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk until a soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls on top of the simmering stew, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.Comforting, flavorful, and hearty — the perfect dish for chilly days and hungry hearts! 🍲🐄❤️
