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Hearty Beef Stew with Delicious Cornbread Dumplings

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Ingredients

Beef Stew:

  • 900 grams lean beef, cubed
  • 4 tsp oil, divided
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2-3 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp each ground cumin, coriander, ground ginger, dried crushed red pepper flakes (optional substitutions: thyme, rosemary, marjoram)
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Cornmeal Dumplings:

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tsp oil.
  • Stir fry beef in 2 batches until browned.
  • Transfer to Dutch oven, cover, and keep warm.
  • Heat remaining oil, add onion and garlic.
  • Cook until tender, crisp, and lightly browned.
  • Add spices; stir and heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add flour and 1/2 cup beef broth; blend.
  • Add beef, remaining broth, carrot, celery, and salt.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer.
  • Cook for 30-40 minutes until beef is tender.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, rising agents, salt, cheese, green onion.
  • In another bowl, whisk yogurt, eggs, and oil.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix wet and dry dumpling ingredients until blended.
  • Transfer stew to ramekins or casserole if desired.
  • Scoop batter onto filled ramekins or casserole.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until dumplings are done.

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