The BEST beef and vegetable stew topped with fluffy thyme dumplings is great to make for cold, January evenings, served with a good bottle of red wine, and perhaps some Mustard Mashed Potatoes to soak up all those delicious juices.

Rachel Phipps | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

Meat

• 400 g Beef stewing, steak

• 30 g Beef suet

Produce

• 1 Brown onion

• 1 Carrot, large

• 1 Celery stick, large

• 1 Garlic clove, large

• 1 Leek

• 1 Potato, small

• 1 1/2 tbsp Thyme, fresh

Canned Goods

• 250 ml Chicken or beef stock

Condiments

• 1/2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Baking & Spices

• 1 heaped tbsp (all purpose) flour, plain

• 65 g (all purpose) flour, plain

• 1/2 tsp Baking powder

• 1 pinch Salt

• 1 Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Oils & Vinegars

• 1 Oil, light

Dairy

• 1 large knob Butter, unsalted

Beer, Wine & Liquor

• 75 ml Red wine

Liquids

• 3 tbsp Water

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Easy Beef Stew with Fluffy Thyme Dumplings

2hr 20min · 2 servings