Irish Stout Beef Stew with Herbed Dumplings
Irish Stout Beef Stew with Herbed Dumplings is a cozy and hearty dish that marries tender beef, rich stout beer, and vibrant vegetables, topped with fluffy herbed dumplings. This comforting stew is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a delightful aroma and flavor that will warm your soul. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Irish stout beer (like Guinness)
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Dumplings: 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or chives), chopped
Instructions
- Chop the beef chuck into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and brown the beef in batches until golden.
- Remove the beef and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add carrots and potatoes; stir occasionally.
- Pour in the Irish stout and beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Return the beef to the pot.
- Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered on low heat for about 2 hours.
- For dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, butter, milk, and herbs in a bowl until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the stew during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking and cover to steam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg