Slow Cooker Beef Stew And Dumplings

Our Slow Cooker Beef Stew & Dumplings is a real winter warmer served with creamy mash potato. You've got to try this recipe, tasty and warming for these colder evenings.
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[@barneybuster8915]

I accidently came across your site when I was looking for cooking ideas for my new air fryer and found yours. I became hooked. I have since watched every single video from the day you showed your wedding, it gave me a lump in my throat as the love shined through (and still does). I have not watched a film or normal TV since I started watching your videos. Yours is the best You Tube site I have come across and covers everything so thank you so much. Good luck to you all, you have a wonderful close family and if every family were like yours there would not be any trouble in the world. You, Martin, remind me of my late husband, he was an electrician in his youth and could turn his hand to anything, also collected cars and tinkered with them and installed our kitchen and bathroom with me by his side. He also was a plain speaker and did not tolerate fools. Sharon is like I used to be when he was alive, always by his side. Bless you both and good health for years to come. The steam train in my profile photo ran across the bottom of my mum and dad's garden in the 1960's. Sir Nigel Greasley.

[@butlersempire]

Such a nice comment, glad you enjoy our videos and thank you for watching them.

[@michaelmurphy2330]

I'm totally addicted to your cooking videos, you cannot beat proper home made food! also it often works out cheaper too.. love your banter I reckon Sharon's the best cook ever!!

[@butlersempire]

Glad you like them!

[@damotravelling]

A favourite of mine. Looked amazing. Made me hungry watching that. Here's a tip for the left over potato peels.....soak in water for 5 mins. Drain and dry, then coat lightly in oil and air fry for 15 mins...voila...crisps from left overs!

[@butlersempire]

Thanks for the tip!

[@happydaysx335]

That’s a great idea 💡

[@jennigee51]

I haven’t had beef stew and dumplings for AGES, you’re making my mouth water! Whenever my dad made mashed potatoes with anything with beef, he added beef dripping instead of butter, I recommend it…it’s absolutely delicious!

[@SueWard]

Yep more slow cooker meals please. Love a good stew😀

[@butlersempire]

Will do!!

[@joanneporteous8476]

Just love you both ❤ Sunday slow cooker dinner…. Tick! More slow cooker recipe ideas please xx

[@butlersempire]

Will do!!

[@haitch04]

Great! I bought a slow cooker after watching your videos. Being on economy 7 electric I bought one with a delay, that way I can set in to cook during the night at cheap rate. Next morning I can either leave it on 'keep warm' or just turn it off and heat it back in the microwave as we need it. I just love your cooking, proper food!! x

[@butlersempire]

Great job!

[@michaelmurphy2330]

I really love your cooking videos! a very entertaining couple, and Sharon is a wonderful chef!

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much

[@TheIMobile]

Ahh my favourite. we tend to dredge our meat in flour then seal it in the pan, coating the meat in flour helps thicken the gravy while its cooking. Also we tend to chuck everything you have in plus the cut up potatoes. Leave it all day and just do the dumplings when we get home. I think next time we do stew I'm gonna try it your way looks lush

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Now this is my kind of meal

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

Great tip Sharon on not adding to much moisture at first, cheers sweetheart 😊

[@oastie3]

I’m with you regarding the added flavour of a can of beans, one of my go to ingredients.

[@happy_clouds]

I love a beef stew and dumplings good comfort food.🙂 Slow cooker is the way to go with the energy prices on the up.

[@juliejr]

Fabulous video. That stew looked delicious 😋 I have never tried beans in a stew but will definitely be trying it next time I make one...and yes I love the smell of stew cooking especially now the weather is getting colder.

[@butlersempire]

It's so good!

[@happydaysx335]

Looks delicious, I definitely need to try this. I’ve never made a stew before! Thanks Sharon & Martin ❤

[@butlersempire]

You are so welcome

[@TapDancerDood]

Then you're in for a treat!

[@Mariak82]

Looking forward to Sharon trying the new potatoes in the air fryer, I saw people posting about that in an air fryer group. 🥔🙂

[@ronaldandsusanshaws-growing]

Hi Martin and Sharon, I have not had dumplings since I was a kid some 70 years ago but I am prepared to give it a go, looks good, Take care.

[@butlersempire]

Nice one Ron, you'll love them.

[@jeanwilliams3388]

I love stew and this made my mouth water!!

[@paulkaye1144]

Love love you two,you make me smile and happy. Have been on my own for over 30 years ,widowed and having you in,my home is a real pleasure. Plus I am learning more about cooking.Sharon is a star! putting up with you ! JOKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i LOVE YOU BANTER.

[@berylcroft5325]

Love this much better than brought stuff.lovely what we need this weather.cant beat home made.

[@YKB6.9]

18.6k... It is well deserved to... Well done @the Butlers Empire... Wow.

[@shazb4874]

Thank-you

[@YKB6.9]

I like a knob of butter in me mash.. I also like to add an egg... Very irish additional bit of flavour..

[@YKB6.9]

you are. More than welcome @Shaz B

[@Mariak82]

Great video. I'm looking forward to meals like this, I have been holding out until October to do roast dinners again and get the slow cooker out for meals. 🙂🍴

[@teeohgirl]

Just found your channel so excited to try your recipes. Love air fryer and slow cooker and Brits !!Greetings from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️

[@butlersempire]

Hi and thanks for watching.

[@valstephen8]

Definitely more slow cooker meals please 👍♥️💙

[@johntrevor5532]

Where/s the lentils and pearl barley. I also put swede in and peas. Also i find the dumplings thicken it up. In my late 80s was a chef in the Merchant navy. Simple and plain that why i like your vedio's so much Keep it up your making a lot of people happy that watch this And you good lady is great she very witty at time s well done both of you your fan to watch.

[@tinavaughn6267]

I never did dumplings with the beef...YUM...I will do this next time I make stew...I do like peas in there too. Love your videos!!! I have told so many people about you too...so if you get a following in Wisconsin, USA ...it's my big mouth, lol. God Bless.

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much Tina.

[@davidjones6470]

Well I just sub!!!! You 2 are Bloody Brilliant!! Pure Entertainment 👌 Lovely looking stew, can't beat it!!

[@butlersempire]

Thanks for the sub!

[@davidjones6470]

@@butlersempire No problem, just wish I found your channel before !!! Nice one Martin and Sharon 👍

[@christinehodge3608]

Lovely

[@lyndasnoek289]

Love your slow cooker stew, please do loads more slow cooker recipes but also keep your air fryer as well, love you both, with winter coming.

[@1960gal]

My dear ol' Mum would have loved a slow cooker. She cooked for the 5,000 most nights (well 7, but we had massive portions: always with tons of veg to eke out the little bit of meat). But back in the 70s, her best pal was her Pressure Cooker! How she never blew us all up when a bit of pearl barley git stick in the valve, I'll never know!). The cheapest bits of meat melted on the mouth. Was it just us, or did anyone else have ne k of lam stew and love sucking out the marrow from the hollow in the bones??? (can see all the Vegans fainting right now!). Believe Sharon is loving her new Pressure Cooker function on your new 15-in-1. I love my slow cooker. The only way to cook a stew for me. Plus dumplings.... takes us back to our childhood 💕 Has anyone tried making a steak & kidney with onion Steamed Suet Pudding using their slow cooker? My late mother-in-law was a superb cook. Her roast dinners were wonderful. But we'll always crave her steamed steak&kidney pudd.....Good ol' fashioned dinners most Londoners used to have. As its getting cold again Ican feel the urge to make a Beef Stew soon.....

[@butlersempire]

We are doing a Suet pudding this week, keep tuned.

[@kahyui2486]

Yummy! I'd like to see u try make homemade Donner meat or chicken shawarma in the air fryer next.

[@JohnConboy1]

Proper wholesome, hearty grub. You two are so funny. I was in stitches watching that. I also love how clearly you explain everything as you go. Might have to invest in a slow cooker now.

[@nelliejames]

sharons dumplings look superb

[@alisonmckinney2278]

I’ll give this ago. I hate cooking but since I’ve found your channel it has given me inspiration your recipes are lovely and easy. That’s what you need. Economy, easy and tasty. You guys are really fun to watch. 👍

[@LazyDays26]

You two make me laugh in a good way. Keep up your good work please.

[@sandradent65]

That looked an excellent meal. I love dumplings soft ones and crispy ones. I normally do crispy ones in the oven when I make corned beef hash. I am not a fan of steak, I don't like fat, I normally have chicken. I would make this for my husband and freeze a few portions. Another excellent video

[@tangowhisky14]

Couple of lamb kidney would go very well with the stew. Great video as always

[@sheilamckenna6511]

Your Brill mate you just overpower me lol

[@annefell2664]

What a great way of making a stew in the slow cooker. I usually fry the meat first but now I won't so that is a boost. No smelly clothes before I go to work.😀

[@joannehoward3202]

I’m sure you can get the magpies seasoning in B&M too I have seen in a shop somewhere love you guys so amazing both of you 🙏🏻🐝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@paulm5443]

Fry off the meat and veg in flour first to seal. Tin of cooked new potatoes thrown in for the last half hour. A frozen ginger tablet and a garlic tablet is nice with beef. The only thing I miss not doing this in the oven is the crispy top to the dumplings. Great meal.

[@tonygriffiths2485]

That looked fantastic, gotta try it soon, thanks :) Comfort food Mmmmm :)

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

I always flour my beef then brown meat. Beef stock naturally thickens stew. Each to their own as long as it fills your belly😊

[@a.garland5003]

Gammon cooked in Coca Cola in the slow cooker is amazing , great upload 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@butlersempire]

Yes, thank you

[@janetdelen2852]

This looks like a hearty meal!!! Yummy I personally love the fluffy dumpling so this will really satisfy, Great job.

[@butlersempire]

Thank you 😋

[@Tingleboos]

That looks amazing, I always use new potatoes (not tinned) in my stew just halve them, delicious 🤤

[@brianwatson1965]

Man that stew looks beautiful!! will have to try, thanks for sharing.

[@butlersempire]

Thanks for watching

[@elainewilliams4201]

I love stew too but I seal my meat first, I always mash my potatoes with a hand mixer it makes them so creamy, going to school dinner I’d love to see your take on gypsy tart I’ve failed it and so have a few other people xxx

[@christinegitsham5809]

Hello folks this is more or less hiw we make our stew, did your mums ever make neck of lamb stew? And some good news is we have ordered our cosoro air fryer, it's coming on Sunday, can't wait so thanks a lot for all your cooking vids your e done with yours. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😋❤️

[@butlersempire]

Hope you enjoy

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

Saw a suggestion where you make two portions with a divider out of foil, so you can cook two things at once in the slow cooker. Never tried it, but an interesting idea. Or using two cooking bags

[@ashtonwoodturnings225]

I like grated cheese in my mash potatoe, lovely stew

[@butlersempire]

Sounds great!

[@whatsonyourchannel]

Your not ready for a new slow cooker!.. It's just ready for the retrorestore channel 👍 #newcontent 😉

[@butlersempire]

😁

[@bridgetdoman1386]

Like you, I found out some time ago that meat is much easier to cut up if still partly frozen as quite floppy when thawed out. I must get some Himalayan salt. My dumplings are hit and miss no matter what I do but I do mix the suet in with the flour, along with some salt and pepper, before adding any liquid. I am looking forward to getting my slow cooker but I do possess a pressure cooker I could have been using. A potato ricer is good for making mash if you haven't got one; time-consuming but makes great mash. I've got most cooking appliances you could name, anything to make life easier and cut down on costs.

[@butlersempire]

Nice one Bridget, We are looking into a pressure cooker too.

[@trapper561]

Congratulations on your subscribers both absolutely made up for you 😊👏👏 & well deserved. Gorgeous beef stew Sharron, l always brown the meat first but l am not going to now so you have saved me a job! Thank you lol

[@raymondpierce4801]

Hi Sharon & hubby, i will be trying the slow cooker stew next week,Thank You. you might like this tip for the dumplings, try out Goldenfry Farmhouse Style Dumpling Mix, 3x142g (Minimum buy) @ 59 pence each £1.77 = £4.13 a kilo, Compared to Atora 200g @£3.75 = £18.50 a kilo for Atora both on Amazon with free delivery. I like both mixes but the price is the deal maker.

[@christinerainey629]

Fab and can be frozen into smaller meals. I make stew but am trying the dumplings yum !

[@telly9004]

I add a tin of tomato soup instead of beans The way to check dumplings are done is to stick a knife in the dumpling if flour sticks to knife they are not ready Always put dumplings in when slow cooker is pipping hot about 1 hr before serving Once dumplings are in cooker keep lid on at least 45mins to avoid heat loss.

[@sheilamckenna6511]

Please hold me back from chocking him out lol

[@125sm3]

We make this at home all the time , But we cook our spuds in the stew 🍲. No mash for us 🙂.

[@Lookluuk]

I had the very same today but I didn't add beens but everything else and a small bottle of Guinness really lifts the flavour

[@a11csc]

you did not save me any martin and sharon lol

[@butlersempire]

All gone lol

[@a11csc]

@@butlersempire just my luck lol

[@martynwestone1]

Looks quality. Just one thing I noticed, you said the cream would be ok as it says 1st Oct. As it was already open it would normally have to be used in 48 hours. The date on the lid is just for sealed items. But anyway great video ps im not a troll , just passing on what the mother told me .

[@ModernClassics81]

Looks lovely guys, I’ve not got an air fryer yet but do have a camping stove the same as yours, I’ve just done all the veg for our roast in the camping stove, no house gas used. 👍

[@butlersempire]

Nice one.

[@bigbird1954]

Herby dumplings . Try adding a little of your favourite dried herbs to the dumpling mix when preparing . Herby dumplings are lush ! Keep up the good work guys .

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

I make 'herby' dumplings and after many years, add/use the following three more than any others: Thyme, Rosemary and (a particular favourite of mine), freshly chopped Coriander leaves & stalks... 👍

[@1901yvonne]

If you fancy a new slow cooker may I recommend an Instant Pot which is also a pressure cooker. I remember the horrors of a pressure cooker when I was growing up in the 60's but I am happy with the Instant Pot. I went for the 8 quart size from Amazon. I was told that the stainless steel food container of the I.P. does not leech lead into your food like some old slow cookers too. Loving your videos!

[@1901yvonne]

p.s. you can saute your food in an Instant Pot too.

[@butlersempire]

Yes, we are looking into that too Yvonne. Thanks

[@patriciamckay384]

That looks gorgeous yum yum ❤

[@chrislazarou7491]

Always good to support local butchers and other shops

[@jshaw4757]

Not enough butchers around too bloody support only 2 left in my city I think lol...edit but yes I wish was more butchers and green grocers and bakerys again 👍

[@Kelly1965ish]

Red capsicum, Moscato wine (or beer) and a dash of oyster sauce will take your stew to a new level

[@TapDancerDood]

Next time try adding freshly chopped herbs to the dumplings, like parsley and thyme. Warm the milk before adding to the mash!

[@anthonyknight3763]

I can't wait for my wife to cook this dish so I can tell her to get her dumplings out

[@janinebowker4300]

❤ Your videos

[@jonotwycross8998]

no dumps no !! i love them

[@jackieharrison3908]

We love slow cooking too. Try cooking a whole chicken . The meat just falls away from the bones. Delish.

[@acbbenk3420]

Yummy, love what you guys do 👍

[@butlersempire]

Thank you 😋

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

Could you do a slow cooker curry Sharron?

[@gannygoo]

Oh yum. That's my favorite fing 😋🇬🇧

[@margaretrobinson1670]

Looks absolutely delicious, it’s just what you need on a cold night .🤤👍

[@butlersempire]

You got that right

[@LeeJohn70]

Looked a gorgeous stew, the meat looked great quality 👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@butlersempire]

Thank you 😋

[@lesleywatkins1172]

If your slow cooker still works, keep it until it breaks down. More money saving! 😊

[@inmamurgatroyd1046]

👪 hi family, add tsp of wholegrain mustard & a bit of chopped chive (very fine)to the dumplings mixture or spring onions 😋 Inma x

[@Derby69]

You had me till you put baked beans in it swap that for tin of chopped Tom's 😊

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

If you have a smaller household, I suppose you could make the whole dough mix and freeze what you don't use, so it's there if you need it.

[@lesleybrittain9957]

Looks delicious.. Never thought of using backed beens.. So will give it a try.. Thank you for sharing... X

[@davidcaple5547]

10:50 ... "and them dumplings look lovely"!! :) :) :)

[@David-nn9hr]

Did this beef stew and dumplings today and it was fantastic...well done the both of you👍👍

[@berniereay4055]

I also add a swede and celery and Barley and lentils

[@mandygrix3530]

Sharon to save on the washing up. You can get plastic inserts for the slow cooker. Which you can lift out and throw in the bin. Then all you need to do is just wash the lid and wipe out the slow cooker. Xx

[@FAIRGROUNDFUNFAIRS]

I love Martin expressing his feelings over the food tasting and Sharon rolling her eyes when the music comes in you guys are absolutely brilliant 👏

[@stampinwithinkybutterfly303]

Exactly how I was taught to make dumplings! Yum!

[@stephenbirds5169]

Excellentio; each to their own baby. I skip on parsnips and baked beans., but add onions, garlic, mushrooms and a couple of chopped celery sticks and half a bottle of alf decent red wine and a big knob....of butter. All brilliant stuff. Thanks alot and keep it cummin me ewd hotpots.

[@butlersempire]

Thanks for sharing!

[@emlaustin]

Another delicious looking meal. Where did you get the bowl plates you haven't put a link

[@butlersempire]

We got them from Asda Living.

[@ClivePerryman-rg9xn]

Hi, have a stew cooking in the slow cooker, been watching you from start but haven't caught up yet. Also just purchased a air frier with twin cooking. Grat piece of kit.

[@butlersempire]

Sounds great!

[@vaughanjames4456]

Try adding celery swede and mushrooms to stew its then off the charts

[@mickdebergerac1143]

Why get a new one when this one still works? In the guitar world this slow cooker is vintage and worth at least 4 times what you originally paid for it!!

[@mazingmumma1]

Can I come for tea?

[@kathtaylor5544]

Hi Martin and Sharon Love watching you both and your cooking recipes because you are so down to earth with what you cook. We live in Australia so we are just coming out of our summer. I will certainly be cooking your Beef Stew in our winter. We use our slow cooker quite a bit. We brought a Consori air fryer 3 months ago, we love it. My husband has just read in the paper some of them have been recalled, our model is one of them. We have been in touch with Consori but they are saying countries United States, Canada or Mexico. We brought ours on eBay. We were wondering if you have heard about this. Love watching you all. Beautiful grandkids.

[@davestatham812]

Awww, beef stew and dumplings, my winter fave, ive never made my own, always nipped round to moms when shes made one, havent got a slow cooker, but after watching this its a must to invest, i'd do this regular, you cant beat it, cant understand why my kids dont like it, and theywont never try it, great video guys that looked incredible, 👍🏻❤

[@TapDancerDood]

@Dave Stathan Get an 'Instant Pot' - yes, it's a Slow Cooker yet does so much more. It even makes yoghurt!

[@lyndamcleod2242]

Lovely lean steak,obviously from the butcher ,will be gorgeous !

[@karensmith7816]

I've just come across your videos fantastic 👏

[@butlersempire]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@anthonymiddlesex6859]

HI SHARON AND MARTIN JUST DONE A ICELAND BIG DADDY RUMP STEAK FANTASTIC I BUY THEM AS WELL TO DO BEEF STEW IN THE SLOW COOKER