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Beef stew with dumplings in white bowl with spoon.
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BEST Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

A hearty and satisfying stew that's a one-pot meal. This easy recipe and comfort food classic is a stress free meal made in the slow cooker!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 351kcal
Author Deb Clark
Cost $12

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. stewing beef cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 onions diced
  • 1 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • ¾ cup red wine
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • Homemade Dumplings
  • 1 ½ cups biscuit mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • Add the beef stew ingredients in the slow cooker - beef, carrots, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, red wine, salt, thyme, mustard powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. 
  • Whisk together the flour and water until well blended, and stir into the stew.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours (or High for 4-5 hrs).
  • When the stew is done, it's time to add the dumplings. In a medium bowl, mix baking mix, thyme and sage. Stir in milk just until it is just combined.
  • Drop dough in small spoonfuls (use a small cookie scoop) on top of the stew.
  • Switch the heat setting to high, and cover.
  • Cook until a toothpick inserted in the dumplings comes out clean (about 20 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4480IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 5.6mg