Beef Stew with Dumplings

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, toss the cubed beef with flour, ensuring each piece is lightly coated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 11 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the floured beef cubes and sear on all sides until deeply browned. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. (Cook time: 10-12 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened and translucent. (Cook time: 5-7 minutes) Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, add the chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender. Add more broth if needed to maintain the liquid level. (Cook time: 60 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Stir in the cubed potatoes, diced carrots, celery, and green bell pepper. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the sliced mushrooms. (Cook time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a small bowl, combine the biscuit baking mix, melted butter, and milk. Stir until just combined – do not overmix. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering stew, spacing them evenly. Simmer, uncovered, for approximately 10 minutes, then cover the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. (Cook time: 20 minutes)