Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Fluffy Golden Dumplings

Ingredients
For the Stew:

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced (for extra flavor)

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

3 large carrots, sliced

2 parsnips, chopped (optional—swap for celery if preferred)

4 cups beef stock (low-sodium if needed)

1/4 cup red wine or 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for depth)

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 bay leaf (optional)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Dumplings (same as original—quick to mix!):

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup cold butter, diced

1/2 cup milk

1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (garnish)

Directions
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