Dinner for 4
Beef Dumpling Stew
Beef and root vegetables simmer in wine and stock, then cook beneath soft herb dumplings until tender.
$23.38for 4 servings
$5.85 per serving$23.38 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
British and IrishHigh-proteinDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 1.65 lb | $11.55Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.76Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.35 lb | $0.36Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.88Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 18 oz | $1.23Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $23.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 25 g butter
- 750 g beef
- 2 tblsp plain flour
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 175 g onions
- 150 g celery
- 150 g carrots
- 2 chopped leek
- 200 g swede
- 150 ml red wine
- 500 g beef stock
- 2 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp thyme
- 3 tblsp chopped parsley
- 125 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 60 g suet
- 1 splash water
Steps
- Heat the oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then brown the beef for 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the 2 tablespoons flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic, onions, celery, carrots, leeks, swede, wine, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- Mix the remaining flour, baking powder, suet, and water into a soft dough, then shape small dumplings.
- Place the dumplings on the stew, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until puffed and the beef reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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