Beef Stew With Dumplings - Croatianway

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective option.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and add tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, celery, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and parsley for dumplings.

Incorporate milk and melted butter into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.

Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the stew during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Cover and cook until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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