Beef and Guinness Stew With Dumplings (Optional)

Name: Beef and Guinness Stew With Dumplings (Optional)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain flour; 800 g chuck steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 sticks celery, chopped; 1 brown onion, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled, chopped; 200 g swiss brown mushrooms, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup guinness beer; 2 cups beef stock; 2 bay leaves; ½ cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; mashed potatoes, to serve; dumplings; 1 cup flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; ⅔ cup milk

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plain flour
800 g chuck steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces
¼ cup olive oil
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 brown onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled, chopped
200 g swiss brown mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup guinness beer
2 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
½ cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
mashed potatoes, to serve
dumplings
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
⅔ cup milk

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1.Place flour and salt and pepper in a snap-lock bag.
2
Add steak and shake to coat.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
4
Cook steak, in batches, for 3 minutes or until browned.
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Transfer to a plate.
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2.Heat remaining oil in saucepan over medium heat.
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Add celery, onion, carrot and mushrooms.
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Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until tender.
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Add tomato paste.
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Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
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3.Gradually stir in Guinness.
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Add stock and bay leaves.
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Bring to the boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Return steak and any juices to pan.
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Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
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4.Remove lid.
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Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until steak is tender.
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Remove bay leaves.
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Stir in parsley.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Spoon mashed potato into shallow bowls.
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Spoon over stew and serve.
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NOTE: If you choose to have dumplings as well do away with the mashed potato add 1 x diced potato to original vegetable mixture and only simmer for 15mins in step 4 without lid then put dumplings in and simmer for a further 15mins with lid on.
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Remember the dumplings will at least double in size so dont make to big.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plain flour, 800 g chuck steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 sticks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef and Guinness Stew With Dumplings (Optional) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!