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House Elf Beef & Dumpling Stew | Harry Potter Inspired Recipes Recipe

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This House Elf Beef & Dumpling Stew is a comforting Harry Potter-inspired recipe featuring tender chunks of seared beef simmered in a rich broth with vegetables, topped with fluffy herb-infused dumplings. Perfect for cozy nights, this stew combines classic techniques with magical flavors, creating a hearty dish beloved by all wizards and Muggles alike.

Ingredients

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Stew

  • 16 oz beef ribeye, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup garlic broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 russet potatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Dumplings

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, chilled
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Sear the beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Toss in the beef chunks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned on the outside but not fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside to keep warm.
  2. Saute the vegetables: Add the chopped onion to the same pot, stirring occasionally, until it softens and becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Next, add the chopped potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown lightly.
  3. Cook carrots and celery: Stir in the chopped carrots and celery. Cook until the celery brightens in color, about 1-2 minutes. Then add the minced garlic along with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well.
  4. Stir in flour: Sprinkle one tablespoon of flour evenly over the vegetables and stir continuously to coat them fully. This helps thicken the stew later.
  5. Simmer the stew: Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, and garlic broth. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it stew for about 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
  6. Prepare dumpling dry mix: While the stew simmers, whisk together the flour, sea salt, black pepper, baking powder, parsley, sage, thyme, and marjoram in a bowl.
  7. Cut butter into dry mix: Roughly chop the chilled butter into small pieces or pulse in a food processor. Add the butter pieces to the flour mixture and stir until it resembles coarse crumbs. Rub larger butter pieces between your fingers to incorporate, achieving a crumbly texture.
  8. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until combined.
  9. Make dumpling dough: Slowly pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour and butter mix. Stir gently until a thick, batter-like dough forms that holds together without sticking excessively to your fingers.
  10. Shape dumplings: Pinch off 1-2 tablespoon-sized chunks of dough and roll between your palms to form dough balls. Let the dough balls rest for about five minutes before adding them to the stew.
  11. Return meat and add dumplings: When the stew has about ten minutes left of simmering, add the browned beef back into the pot. Then carefully drop the dumpling balls onto the surface of the stew to create an even layer.
  12. Cook dumplings: Cover the pot and allow it to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. The dumplings should puff up and cook through, absorbing the lovely herbal flavors.
  13. Serve and enjoy: Once the dumplings are tender and the stew is rich and fragrant, serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired. Perfect for sharing with fellow wizards and magical friends!

Notes

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for even heating and better searing.
  • Make sure the butter for the dumplings is well chilled to achieve a flaky texture.
  • Do not lift the lid frequently during the final simmer to ensure the dumplings cook evenly with steam.
  • The stew can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stove; add fresh dumplings when reheating to enjoy freshly cooked texture.
  • Feel free to substitute beef ribeye with stew meat or chuck roast for a more economical option.

Keywords: beef stew, dumplings, Harry Potter recipe, comfort food, British stew, hearty stew, homemade dumplings, beef ribeye stew

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