Winter Beef Stew w/ Buttermilk Dumplings
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:2 hrs
Serves:6
- 598 Calories
- 38g Protein
- 34g Total Fat
- 28g Carbs
The only solution to a chilly night? A warm hearty meal — and we’re dishing exactly that. This Winter Beef Stew recipe is simple, savory, and so delicious your family will crave it on the regular. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe also reveals our secret to making buttermilk dumplings that pair perfectly with all your favorite stews! And since they’re made using Kodiak® Buttermilk & Honey Frontier Cakes, you can count on those wholesome whole grains with each bite.
Recipe provided by Kitchen McCabe
Ingredients
Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1” pieces)
- 1/4 cup Kodiak Buttermilk & Honey Frontier Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into ½” pieces
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Buttermilk Dumplings:
- 1 cup Kodiak Buttermilk & Honey Frontier Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven and heat on high.
- Add the beef and cook in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the frontier cakes mix and toss to coat the beef. Continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato paste and cook an additional 20 seconds. Pour in the red wine and stir, cooking until a thick mixture develops to coat the beef.
- Add the carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, and beef broth to the mixture. Stir and bring to a boil. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Once the mixture is boiling, remove from heat. Add a lid (oven proof) and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 1 hour.
Once the stew has been cooking for 1 hour, make and add the dumplings:
- Place the Kodiak mix in a mixing bowl along with the baking powder, garlic powder, and thyme. Whisk together.
- Add the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir in until just combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Remove the stew from the oven and carefully remove lid. Spoon the dumpling batter into heaps evenly distributed across the top of the stew.
- Replace the lid and place the stew back in the oven. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.
