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A Cozy Hearty Beef Tomato Stew Loaded With Soft, Herby Dumplings
This Hearty Beef Tomato Stew is loaded with tender beef, soft dumplings, and a tomato-rich sauce. It’s the kind of stew that makes your kitchen smell incredible.
This hearty beef tomato stew is the ultimate comfort food, rich, warming, and perfect for cozy nights. The beef is tender, the tomato sauce is savory, and those little herby dumplings soak up all the goodness.
Why You’ll Love this Hearty Beef Tomato Stew
- Makes your kitchen smell amazing while it cooks
- Hearty enough to satisfy hungry adults and kids alike
- One-pot comfort with minimal fuss and maximum flavor
- Dumplings cook right in the stew, no extra pans required
- Flexible: add your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasoning easily
Cozy up with a bowl of Hearty Beef Tomato Stew loaded with soft dumplings and rich beef. Every spoonful is flavorful and warming.
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Hearty Beef Tomato Stew
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 portions depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Rich tomato sauce, tender beef, and herby dumplings make this stew irresistible. Try it tonight and experience a comforting, home-cooked dinner in every bite.
Ingredients
Beef Tomato Stew
- 700 g beef chuck on the bone, trimmed and cut into portions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium onions, sliced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 green pepper, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, roughly chopped
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 × 400 g tin diced tomatoes
- 50 g tomato purée
- 1/2 cup puttanesca sauce
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Herb Dumplings
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp mixed dried herbs (thyme, sage, rosemary, parsley)
- 125 g butter, cubed and at room temperature
- Hot stew liquid, enough to form a firm dough
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot. Add 700 g beef chuck and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add 3 sliced onions, 2 tsp minced garlic, ½ green pepper, and ½ red pepper to the same pot.
- Cook until softened, scraping up any brown bits.
- Return beef to the pot. Add 2 cups beef stock, 1 × 400 g diced tomatoes, 50 g tomato purée, and ½ cup puttanesca sauce. Stir well.
- Add 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp sugar, and salt & black pepper.
- Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until beef is tender.
- Top up with water if needed and taste to adjust seasoning.
Herb Dumplings
- Mix 1 ½ cups self-raising flour, ¼ tsp salt, and 2 tbsp dried herbs.
- Rub in 125 g butter until crumbly. Carefully spoon hot stew liquid to form a firm, slightly sticky dough.
- Shape dumplings and gently place them on top of the simmering stew.
- Cover and cook 25 minutes until puffed and set.
- Serve with brown rice or steamed vegetables and spoon extra gravy over the top.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tasted, and Tested by Gail
Hearty Beef Tomato Stew is a simple one-pot comfort food that feels homey and indulgent. The beef is tender, and the dumplings soak up the tomato flavors perfectly.
This Hearty Beef Tomato Stew combines tender beef, soft herby dumplings, and rich tomato sauce in a one-pot meal. It delivers warmth and comfort with every bite and is easy enough for weeknight dinners while still feeling indulgent enough for special occasions.
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