Description
A hearty and warming Irish stew topped with fluffy cheddar dumplings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb or beef, cut into cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the meat and brown on all sides.
- Stir in onion, carrots, and potatoes, cooking until softened.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cheese.
- Add milk and stir until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the stew.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- You can use chicken instead of lamb or beef.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Irish stew, cheddar dumplings, comfort food