BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

Beef Stew with Dumplings image

Provided by Amy H.

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small bay leaf
pinch of ground allspice
5 c water
3 large carrots, sliced
2 lb potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces
3 Tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
FOR THE DUMPLINGS
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening
1 c milk

Steps:

1. Combine first 3 ingredients and brown in hot oil in a large Dutch oven.
2. Stir in the next 7 ingredients; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hours.
3. Add potatoes, carrots, onions and celery; cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes.
4. Mean while, in a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and 1 tsp. salt.
5. Cut in shortening and blend well.
6. Pour in 1 cup of milk and mix together until thoroughly blended
7. Shape dumpling dough into 2 inch balls.
8. Drop dumplings into stew. Cover and simmer for 20 more minutes.
9. Sprinkle with fresh, chopped parsley.