Beef Stew, w/Herb Dumplings
Source of Recipe
from buny at rc
Beef Stew, w/Herb Dumplings
2 pounds stew meat, lamb or beef
1/2 cup flour
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions
2 carrots, chopped in large pieces
4 potatoes, chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large bunch fresh mixed herbs, tied with a string
2 1/2 cups beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
for dumplings:
6 cups self-rising flour
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 Tablespoon mixed herbs
1/4 cup solid shortening
1 egg, beaten
broth or water
salt and pepper to taste
Coat meat in flour, then brown in oil in a skillet.
Add onions and saute.
Place meat, onions and vegetables in large cooking pot.
Add garlic powder.
Place herbs in middle of mixture.
Cover with broth, cook 2 hours over low heat.
While stew is cooking, make dumplings.
During last 20 minutes of cooking, place dumplings on top.
Salt and pepper to taste.
for dumplings:
Mix dry ingredients together.
Then add shortening and egg, mixing thoroughly.
Divide mixture into small pieces, roll into even rounds between
floured hands.
to cook:
for plain: place in boiling water or broth for 15 minutes.
for in soup/stew: add 20 minutes before stew is done.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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