When the weather turns chilly or you just need a dose of down-home comfort, few dishes hit the spot quite like a rich, slow-cooked beef stew. Now add to that tender chunks of beef, earthy vegetables, and the crowning glory—fluffy golden dumplings—and you’ve got a meal that warms the soul and fills the belly. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Fluffy Golden Dumplings recipe brings traditional flavors together with modern ease, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Hands-off convenience: Let your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting.
Rich and hearty: Deep beef flavor developed over hours of gentle cooking.
Perfectly tender dumplings: Light and fluffy on the inside, golden and slightly crisp on the outside.
One-pot wonder: Easy prep and clean-up.
Ingredients:
For the Stew:
2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck roast or similar), cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cups beef broth
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
For the Dumplings:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, cold and cubed
¾ cup milk
Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
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