Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Herbed Dumplings
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| Net Carbs per serving | 8 |
| Phase | Maintenance |
| Cooking Method | Crockpot |
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 8 hours |
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| 2 lbs 2 tbsp. 4 stalks 1 med. 1 8 oz 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1 C 1/4 C 2 tsp. Herb Dumplings 1 1/2 C 1/2 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 1 as needed | Boneless beef roast, 1 inch dice olive oil celery, rough sliced onions, rough diced (14 oz can) diced tomatoes fresh mushrooms, sliced salt dried oregano dried thyme leaves dry mustard black pepper burgundy wine, optional water guar gum Low-Carb bake mix dried thyme leaves dried sage egg, beaten heavy cream |
Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Herbed Dumplings
Instructions
In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil, add diced beef and brown on all sides. Spray the inside of a 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray and transfer browned meat to the crock. Add celery, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, salt, and seasonings. Stir to combine. Using 1 cup wine deglaze the skillet over med-high heat, scraping bottom of pan to remove all flavoring and fond. Pour reduced sauce/drippings over meat and vegetables. This may be done the night before and refrigerated.
Cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
Combine guar gum and 1/4 cup water in a small jar and shake until combine. Pour mixture into cooke beef and vegetables and stir to combine. Increase heat to cooker to high, cover with lid and continue cooking while mixing up dumplings.
In a small bowl combine LC bake mix, thyme, and sage. stir with wire wisk to combine. Add beaten egg and stir to make a dough, adding only enough heavy cream to moisten and make a thick biscuit like dough. When beef and vegetable mixture has come to a boil, drop dumplings by small teaspoons onto top of mixture. Cover with lid and continue to cook for 25 minutes or until dumplings are cooked throughout. Remove all to serving dishes and serve. May garnish with chopped green onion tops. Makes 8 servings. Leftovers refrigerate well for several days.
