Oh No No Potatoes Stew W Caraway Dumplings

I had the stew meat thawed. I had the onions cut. I had the seasonings out. Then i realized that the potatoes were rotten and it was too late to call my husband to have him pick up potatoes on the way home. So i scoured the fridge for inspiration. Dh and the kids all told me i should make this again so i'm typing it up. It should be easy to halve for a smaller family.

Steps

In a large , wide pot , brown stew beef and onions in oil on medium-high heat.

Turn head down.

Add kitchen bouquet , garlic , and cabbage.

Cook , stirring , for 5-10 minutes.

Add tomatoes , beef stock , salt , and bay leaves.

Simmer 15-20 minutes , stirring occasionally.

Put flour into a mixing bowl.

Add baking powder and salt.

Mix well.

Add oil to flour mix and stir in well , crumbling through your hands if necessary to achieve a mealy texture.

Stir in the caraway seed.

Stir in the milk to make a soft dough.

Drop by spoonfuls onto the stew.

Simmer , uncovered , for about 12-15 minutes.

Cover.

Simmer another 15+ minutes until the dumplings are fully cooked.

Ingredients

stewing beef, onions, canola oil, kitchen bouquet, garlic cloves, cabbage, diced tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaf, salt, whole wheat flour, white flour, baking powder, caraway seeds, milk