Beef Stew and Dumplings

The weather is getting cooler and it’s time to make this hearty meal for your next family dinner.

Stew Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 pound Beef, cut into cubes
• 1 pound Carrots, peeled and cut (I used baby carrots)
• 2 large Potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 medium Onion, peeled and cut into quarters
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans of Beef Broth
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2-3 Jalapeno Peppers, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. In a skillet, melt butter. Add the beef and brown. Pour in beef broth.  Turn heat to simmer and cover.  Cook for 30 minutes.
2. Add onion, potatoes, peppers, and carrots to skillet.  Mix together. Simmer an additional 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the dumplings (recipe below).
4. Thicken the broth with a flour or cornstarch and water mixture.  If necessary, add a few drops of Kitchen Bouquet to darken the gravy.
5. Drop large spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture on the bubbling stew.  Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

Dumpling Recipe:

• Beat 2 eggs.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt and 2/3 cup milk.
• Sift and add 2 cups flour and 1 tablespoon baking powder.

Enjoy!  Makes 6 servings.

My mother made beef stew when I was a child. I loved the dumplings covered in gravy. Back then I wasn’t crazy about the meat or vegetables, but I sure do love everything now!

What’s a childhood recipe that you make?

Nancy Roe
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