This delicious and savory recipe for beef stew with dumplings is made with a homemade biscuit mix. The dumplings are fluffy and tender, just perfect with the rich stew. And the combination of beef with vegetables and lots of herbs makes a rich and satisfying dish. This is the perfect recipe to serve on a cold winter's night when it's snowy and icy outside. This is a slow cooker recipe, which means that when you get home you'll be greeted with a fabulous aroma of roasting meat and stewing vegetables. The dumplings are easy to make with a homemade baking mix. If you don't have it, you can substitute a commercial baking mix you buy at the store. The secret to fluffy dumplings is not to stir the batter too much, and to make sure that the dumplings are dropped onto a simmering liquid. All you need to serve with this classic recipe is a crisp green salad and some warmed dinner rolls or savory scones. A glass of red wine, a crackling fire, and this stew are all you need for a wonderful, comforting evening at home.
