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A bowl of homemade Irish stew served with cheddar dumplings, garnished with herbs.

Irish Stew with Cheddar Dumplings

A comforting bowl of hearty homemade Irish stew with tender meat, fresh vegetables, and fluffy cheddar dumplings that soak up rich flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 pounds Chuck Roast
Oils
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Veggies
  • 2 cups Onions
  • 2 cups Carrots
  • 2 cups Potatoes
  • 1 cup Celery
  • 1 cup Mushrooms
  • 4 cloves Garlic
Herbs and Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Guinness
  • 4 cups Beef Stock
Dumplings
  • 2 cups Bisquick
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • ¼ cup Chives
  • ¾ cup Milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add browned meat back to the pot along with potatoes, mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, tomato paste, and Guinness.
  2. Pour in beef stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
  3. In a bowl, mix Bisquick, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, chives, and milk until just combined. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the stew 20 minutes before done cooking.
  4. Cover pot and steam dumplings as stew cooks until fluffy and ready.

Notes

Ensure the meat is well-browned for enhanced flavor. Adjust cooking time based on the size of meat chunks for tenderness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Use a mix of vegetables to make it more vibrant and nutritious.