Guinness Beef Stew with Gluten-free Garlic Cheddar Dumplings

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender beef cooked in Guinness beer, accompanied by gluten-free dumplings infused with garlic and cheddar cheese.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup Guinness beer
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• tsp salt
• cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• cup milk
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat

Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown it in the pot

Remove and set aside

Add remaining oil to the pot and saut onions and garlic until softened

Return beef to the pot, then add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, Guinness, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1

5 hours, stirring occasionally

In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in cheddar cheese and garlic

Gradually add milk, stirring until a dough forms

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the stew, cover, and cook for an additional 20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through

Sprinkle with parsley before serving