Beef Stew with Herby Dumplings & Mashed Potatoes

Name: Beef Stew with Herby Dumplings & Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 500g beef steaks (chunked or thick slices); 300g frozen casserole vegetables; 120g onion red or white, chopped; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme/rosemary); 1 tbsp oil or butter; 375ml water; 1 Beef Stock Pot (reduced Salt); 60g buckwheat flour; 40g Oat flour; 20g Potato starch; 60g Shredded suet (vegetable suet works); 1 tsp Baking powder (5g); ½ tsp Salt (reduce for babies); 4-5 tbsp Cold water (60-75 ml), add gradually; Optional herbs – 1 tsp dried parsley or thyme; 1kg Potatoes (floury type, e.g. Maris Piper or King Edward); 150 ml Plant-based milk (oat or coconut, unsweetened); 40ml Olive oil or 40g dairy-free spread; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper

11 steps

Prep:30minCook:1h 10min

A hearty beef stew paired with herby dumplings and creamy, dairy-free mashed potatoes. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds.

Updated at: Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:24:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories684.9 kcal (34%)

Total Fat36 g (51%)

Carbs65.7 g (25%)

Sugars6.3 g (7%)

Protein26.6 g (53%)

Sodium1347.6 mg (67%)

Fiber7.6 g (27%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil/butter in pressure cooker and brown beef steaks for 2-3 minutes each side.

Step 2

Stir in onion and garlic until softened.

Step 3

Layer in frozen vegetables and pour in stock/water.

Step 4

Close lid and cook on medium heat until 1st whistle, then cook for 15-20 mins over reduced heat.

Step 5

Let the pressure release naturally (10-15 mins).

Step 6

Mix dry dumpling ingredients (120g flour blend 60g buckwheat flour, 40g oat flour & 20g potato starch, suet, baking powder, salt, herbs) and add water gradually.

Step 7

Shape into 6-8 balls and place on top of stew post-pressure cooking.

Step 8

Simmer on low heat (without pressure) for 10-15 mins until dumplings are puffed.

Step 9

Peel and chop potatoes and boil for 15-20 mins until tender.

Step 10

Drain potatoes, let steam evaporate, then mash with olive oil/dairy-free spread and plant milk.

Step 11

Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.