Smoky Sirloin Stew with Watercress Dumplings Recipe

Name: Smoky Sirloin Stew with Watercress Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef sirloin, 1-inch thick, trimmed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan; 4 slices hickory or applewood smoked bacon, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 to 4 ribs celery, chopped; 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried; 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup dry red wine, eyeball it; 1 rounded tablespoon spicy brown mustard or grainy Dijon mustard; 1 quart beef stock or broth, available on soup aisle in market; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, optional -- for extra smoky stew; Salt and pepper; 1 cup chopped watercress; 1 box biscuit mix, 8 1/2 ounces (recommended: Jiffy Mix brand) prepared to package directions

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef sirloin, 1-inch thick, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 slices hickory or applewood smoked bacon, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 4 ribs celery, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry red wine, eyeball it
1 rounded tablespoon spicy brown mustard or grainy Dijon mustard
1 quart beef stock or broth, available on soup aisle in market
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, optional -- for extra smoky stew
Salt and pepper
1 cup chopped watercress
1 box biscuit mix, 8 1/2 ounces (recommended: Jiffy Mix brand) prepared to package directions

1
Heat a heavy bottomed large, wide pot or pan over high heat.
2
Cut the sirloin into large cubes.
3
Add oil to the pan and heat.
4
Add meat and caramelize for 2 minutes on each side; remove from pan to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
5
Reduce heat to medium high.
6
Add bacon to the pan and brown bacon at edges, rendering fat.
7
Add onions and celery to the pan, bay and thyme.
8
Stir and cook vegetables 5 minutes.
9
Add flour to the pan, stir and cook another minute.
10
Whisk in wine and mustard and scrape up pan drippings.
11
Add stock.
12
Cover and bring liquid to a boil, 1 to 2 minutes.
13
Mix watercress with biscuit mix and add beef stock, (instead of water), according to directions on box.
14
Add meat back to the pan and settle it in so that it is covered with sauce.
15
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
16
Drop large spoonfuls of watercress biscuit mix into the pan onto the surface of the stew and cover the pan.
17
Cook 8 minutes until dumplings plump.
18
Serve stew with dumplings.

870

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Protein

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef sirloin, 1-inch thick, trimmed, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan, 4 slices hickory or applewood smoked bacon, chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Smoky Sirloin Stew with Watercress Dumplings 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.

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Smoky Sirloin Stew with Watercress Dumplings

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