Crockpot Beef Stew with Dumplings
This hearty Crockpot Beef Stew with Dumplings is the perfect comfort food! Tender beef, savory vegetables, and fluffy dumplings all cook together in your Crockpot, making it the ultimate easy Crockpot dinner. It's perfect for busy moms who want to throw everything together and let the Crockpot do the work. The best part? It's a cozy, satisfying meal that the whole family will love!
Servings 8
Ingredients
For the Stew:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 4 large carrots , peeled and chopped
- 4 potatoes , peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or garlic powder
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter cold, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp dried parsley optional
Instructions
Step 1: Toss Everything Into the Crockpot
- Place the beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic into the Crockpot. Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix everything gently.
Step 2: Set It and Forget It
- Cover the Crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. The beef should be tender and the flavors should be well blended.
Step 3: Make the Dumplings
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter in pieces and use your fingers to rub it into the flour until it becomes crumbly. Stir in the milk and parsley to form a dough.
Step 4: Add Dumplings
- When the stew is done cooking, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough on top of the stew. Cover and cook on low for 25-30 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through (don’t stir!).
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Once the dumplings are fluffy and the stew is hot, serve it up in bowls. Enjoy the cozy, comforting goodness!
Notes
- Add Extra Veggies: Feel free to add peas, celery, or parsnips for more flavor and nutrition.
- Thicker Stew: For a thicker stew, add cornstarch mixed with water toward the end of cooking.
- Freezer-Friendly: This stew freezes well, so store leftovers for a quick meal later.