This comforting plate of Hearty Stew with Fluffy Dumplings and Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the definition of classic homemade goodness. Packed with tender beef, root vegetables, rich gravy, and soft dumplings, this meal is pure comfort on a plate—perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you need a warm hug in food form.
Ingredients
For the stew:
1.5 lbs beef stewing meat, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
1 leek, chopped
10 baby potatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 beef stock cubes
4 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
For the dumplings:
2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup shredded suet (or cold butter, grated)
Pinch of salt
Cold water, as needed to form dough
For the mashed potatoes:
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
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