Slow Cooker Beef and Herbed Dumpling Stew

Never settle for boring stew when you can have this Slow Cooker Beef and Herbed Dumpling Stew instead!

With the weather warming up it may not be the time of year where you’d normally think about a warm and comforting stew.  But I happen to think a tasty meal packed with veggies all in one pot is perfect any time of year!  Plus, don’t you get tired of eating all of those light meals?  Sometimes you just need a hearty, stick to your ribs meal, even when the weather is warm.

I love a nice thick tomato based broth for my stew.  It goes perfectly with the beef and stands up well to having lots of veggies.

A simple drop biscuit type dough is quick to whip up and adds plenty of heartiness to this dish.

This stew is truly a one-pot meal! You have your veggies, your meat and your bread all in one bowl!

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Slow Cooker Beef and Herbed Dumpling Stew

Prep Time

1 hr

Cook Time

7 hrs

Total Time

8 hrs

 

Never settle for boring stew when you can have this Slow Cooker Beef and Herbed Dumpling Stew instead!

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 403 kcal

Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet

Ingredients

For stew:

• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
• 12 ounces baby carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning blend (like Montreal Steak)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth

For Dumplings

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley

Instructions

1. Add beef, carrots, and peas to slow cooker

2. Add 1/4 cup flour, seasoning blend, and salt and toss to coat everything with the flour

3. Add tomato paste and then slowly stir in broth and stir so that there are not lumps from the flour
4. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours
5. Mix together 1 cup flour with baking powder and salt
6. Beat egg and add to flour mixture and slowly stir in milk until dough forms
7. Stir in parsley
8. Return slow cooker to high heat and drop dough in by spoonfuls
9. Cover and cook for 30-60 minutes until dumplings are cooked through

Recipe Notes

You will need at least a 4 quart slow cooker for this recipe

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Beef and Herbed Dumpling Stew

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 117mg 39%

Sodium 1165mg 49%

Potassium 955mg 27%

Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 39g 78%

Vitamin A 170.8%

Vitamin C 21%

Calcium 14.7%

Iron 38.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.