𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑘 & 𝑂𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐺𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛, 𝐹𝑙𝑢𝑓𝑓𝑦 𝐷𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠

𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑘 & 𝑂𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐷𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 & 𝗢𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻:

2 lbs beef steak, cut into chunks 🥩
2 large onions, sliced 🧅
2 tablespoons flour 🌾
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tablespoon tomato paste 🍅
2 cups beef broth 🍲
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🥄
1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
1 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌑
2 bay leaves 🍃

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:

1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 🌾
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/4 cup butter, cubed 🧈
1/2 cup milk 🥛
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the beef and onions:
In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat 🔥. Sear the beef chunks 🥩 on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the seared beef to your slow cooker. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions 🧅 and sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic 🧄 and sauté for another minute, then transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker.

2. Make the gravy:
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour 🌾, tomato paste 🍅, beef broth 🍲, Worcestershire sauce 🥄, dried thyme 🌿, salt 🧂, and black pepper 🌑. Pour this mixture over the beef and onions in the slow cooker, making sure the beef is mostly submerged in the gravy. Add the bay leaves 🍃 for extra flavor. This rich gravy will braise the steak, making it tender and flavorful.

3. Slow cook the beef:
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat 🔥 for 7-8 hours ⏳, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily falls apart. The slow braising process allows the flavors to deepen and the meat to become incredibly tender.

4. Prepare the dumplings:
About 30 minutes before the beef is done, make the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour 🌾 and salt 🧂. Add the cubed butter 🧈 and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually stir in the milk 🥛 to form a soft dough. Shape the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).

5. Cook the dumplings:
Place the dumplings directly on top of the beef and onions in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on high for an additional 25-30 minutes ⏳, or until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through. The steam from the gravy will make the dumplings light and fluffy, perfect for soaking up all that rich sauce.

6. Garnish and serve:
Once the dumplings are cooked, remove the bay leaves 🍃 and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley 🌿 over the top for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the Slow Cooker Braised Steak & Onion with Dumplings hot, ladling the gravy over everything for a comforting, hearty meal.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟳-𝟴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟳 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 | 𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟮𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

~ Donald Recipes