Beef Casserole with Einkorn Dumplings

This beef casserole with einkorn dumplings is pure comfort. Tender beef in a rich, herbed broth with garlic-chive dumplings that soak up all the flavor. It’s a cozy, one-pan meal that’s perfect for chilly nights!

Here is Why This Casserole with Einkorn Dumplings Recipe Works

If you like this recipe, try our einkorn dinner rolls.

The Ingredients

• Meat: Beef chuck roast
• Produce: Onion, garlic, parsnips, carrots, mushrooms, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, chives
• Pantry: Olive oil, beef broth, tomato paste, einkorn all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk
• Pantry Seasonings: Sea salt, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, smokey paprika, kosher salt
• Fridge: Butter
• Other: red wine

Variations 

Mushroom Beef Casserole with Einkorn Dumplings: Swap the dumplings for a side of creamy mashed potatoes, and double up on mushrooms for an extra earthy, savory flavor.

Root Veggie Beef Casserole: Add diced potatoes and sweet potatoes with the carrots and parsnips.

Parmesan Einkorn Dumplings: Mix ½ cup grated Parmesan and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley into the dumpling dough.

Tips for Success

• Avoid overcrowding the pan so each piece gets a nice brown crust, adding depth to the overall flavor.
• After browning, use the wine to scrape up all those flavorful bits from the pan. That’s where the magic is!
• Give the einkorn dumpling dough 10-15 minutes before scooping. This helps einkorn flour absorb liquid.
• Fresh thyme and rosemary add an aromatic touch, but if fresh isn’t available, dried herbs work too, just reduce the quantity a bit.

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Savory Casserole with Einkorn Dumplings

This beef casserole with einkorn dumplings is a cozy, one-pan wonder packed with tender beef, rich red wine broth, and soft garlic-chive dumplings made from einkorn flour. It’s the perfect recipe to warm you up on a chilly night and it is easy to make.

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Beef Casserole with Garlic-Chive Einkorn Dumplings

This beef casserole with einkorn dumplings is loaded with beef chunks, parsnips, carrots and mushrooms in a flavorful sauce.

The dumplings, made with einkorn all-purpose flour, studded with garlic and chives are crisp and toasty on top and light and soft inside. This beef casserole with dumplings is a great one-meal dinner.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 597kcal

Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

For the Beef Casserole:

• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 medium parsnips cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 medium carrots cut into 1-inch chunks
• 8 ounces medium mushrooms cut in half
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• Thyme sprigs for garnish

To make the Einkorn Dumplings:

• 2 cups Einkorn all-purpose flour (240 grams)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
• 6 tablespoons butter melted
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ¼ teaspoon smokey paprika

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Combine the flour, salt and pepper to a large bowl and add the beef cubes, tossing to coat them thoroughly.
• In a skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil and when it is hot cook the beef, in batches, removing them to a plate as they become brown.
• Add the butter to the skillet and when it has melted add the onion, cooking until it becomes soft, stir in the garlic and cook another 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the wine, to deglaze the skillet scraping the bottom, cook for 1-2 minutes to burn off the alcohol.

  Transfer skillet contents to an oven-proof casserole dish and add the beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika and the tomato paste, stirring to combine. Stir in the reserved beef cubes. Cover with lid or foil and place in the oven and cook for 45 minutes, until the beef is tender.
• Remove from the oven and stir in the parsnips, carrots, mushrooms, thyme leaves and rosemary. Cover the dish and transfer back to the oven and cook for an additional 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still firm.

To Make the Einkorn Dumplings:

• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper in a medium-size bowl. With a fork, stir in the garlic and chives. Make a well in the flour mixture and add the melted butter and buttermilk.

  Using a spatula, fold the mixture together, scrapping the bottom and sides to thoroughly combine. The dough will be soft and sticky. Let the dough sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the gluten and it will firm up.
• Remove the beef casserole from the oven. Scoop rounded tablespoon of the dough mixture and place on top of the beef mixture, spacing about 1-inch apart. Sprinkle the dumpling with the smokey paprika. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked and nicely browned.

Notes

Alternative to using a casserole dish this casserole can also be prepared in a skillet and go directly from the stove top to the oven with either a lid or foil to cover.The fresh herbs can be substituted with your preferred choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g

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