Dutch Beef Stew With Beer and Dumplings

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Dutch Beef Stew with Beer and Dumplings Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean stewing beef , cubed
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion , sliced
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth or 1 cup stock
12 ounces dark beer
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
540
Sugar
4g
Fat
22g
This Dutch Beef Stew recipe is an excellent cold-season dish that is served on many dinner tables in the Netherlands. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. The stew is made with browned beef, onions, garlic, and spices, which are cooked in beer and beef broth for over two hours. The dumplings are made with flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk, and they are easy to make and delicious. This Dutch Beef Stew with Beer and Dumplings is a perfect meal for a cozy family evening.

Instructions

1.Toss beef cubes with 1/2 cup of flour until coated. Shake off excess flour. Set aside.
2.In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides for 5-10 mins until crisp on the surface. Once done, remove from the pan and set aside.
3.In the same Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic until softened for about 5 mins. Add the brown sugar and red wine vinegar and stir the mixture for 1 min or until sugar is melted.
4.Add the parsley, bay leaf, thyme, pepper, beef broth and beer, and stir the mixture well. Add the browned beef. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, then cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
5.In a mixing bowl, whisk the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Stir in the milk just until the mixture is moistened.
6.Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the simmering stew. Cover and simmer for 20 mins., or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

PROS

This rich, comforting dish is perfect for cold days.
The beef and dumplings are filling, and the beer adds a unique depth of flavor.
This recipe is perfect to feed a family or a larger crowd.

CONS

This dish is relatively time-consuming to make, with a long simmer time for the beef and a longer cook time for the dumplings.
It’s also quite calorie-dense, so it’s best to enjoy it in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, Vitamin B12 and Zinc. Studies show that beer has some health benefits and may reduce the risk of heart disease. The dumplings might be carbohydrate-dense, but they are also rich in fiber and can keep you full for longer.

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