Jamie Oliver Beef And Guinness Stew With Dumplings

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There really is nothing like a rich, meaty stew with fluffy dumplings to bring you comfort on a cold winter’s day. The cooking time is long, but is absolutely worth it!!!

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Steps

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Pre-heat the oven to 350f.

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In a large dutch oven , heat some olive oil over medium heat.

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Toss the meat cubes with the 1 tbsp of flour , and then in batches , brown them until seared.

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Remove to plate as you go.

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Add more oil if you need to , then add the celery , onion , and garlic.

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Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft.

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Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper.

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Stir in the mushrooms , bay leaves , broth , tomato paste , and guinness.

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Bring to a boil , then cover and put into the oven.

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Let the stew bubble away in the oven for two hours.

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Mean while , make the dumplings.

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In a bowl , stir together flour , baking powder , a pinch of nutmeg , salt , and pepper.

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Cut in your bits of butter with a pastry cutter , and then stir in the cheese.

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Add milk , stirring until you get a wet dough.

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You may need more or less , use your judgment.

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Spoon out portions of the dough about the size of a ping pong ball , roll them with your hands , and place on a cookie sheet.

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Put them .

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Ingredients

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stewing beef, onion, garlic cloves, celery, button mushrooms, bay leaves, thyme, tomato paste, guinness stout, beef broth, flour, baking powder, butter, cheddar cheese, nutmeg, milk