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Irish Stew with Cheddar Dumplings

Warm Up with Hearty Irish Stew and Fluffy Cheddar Dumplings

Irish Stew with Cheddar Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights, featuring tender beef and fluffy dumplings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast Choose well-marbled cuts for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Onions Diced.
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme Fresh.
  • 2 teaspoons Rosemary Fresh.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Opt for a robust brand.
  • 2 cups Guinness Use an extra stout for richer flavor.
  • 6 cups Beef Stock
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 3 cups Carrots Cut into 1-inch rounds.
  • 4 cups Potatoes Chunky pieces.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
For the Cheddar Dumplings
  • 2 cups Bisquick Key mix for fluffy dumplings.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded.
  • 1/4 cup Chives
  • 3/4 cup Milk Provides moisture.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt and cracked pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat, 3-4 minutes on each side. Set aside.
  3. Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Deglaze pot with 1 cup of Guinness, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the browned chuck roast, beef stock, and bay leaves. Stir, cover, and bake at 325°F for 1.5 hours.
  6. Stir in carrots, potatoes, celery, mushrooms, and remaining Guinness. Bake covered for another 1.5 hours.
  7. Whisk together Bisquick, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and chives. Gradually mix in milk to form a dough.
  8. Spoon dumpling dough onto the stew surface. Cover and steam for 10 minutes, then cook uncovered for another 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and let sit for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove.

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