Beef Stew And Dumplings

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This is comfort food... Try this

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Steps

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Brown beef in 1 / 4 cup oil in dutch oven over medium heat.

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Season with 2 teaspoons salt and pepper.

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Add wine , water , tomato paste , garlic and thyme.

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Bring to a boil over high heat.

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Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer for an hour.

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Stir occasionally.

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Add onion , carrots , celery , turnips , mushrooms and parsley.

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Simmer , covered 20 minutes.

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Dumplings.

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Combine flour , baking powder , remaining salt and the sugar in a small bowl.

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Add egg , milk , remaining oil.

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Stir to blend.

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Drop dumplings by tablespoonful in hot stew.

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Cook , uncovered 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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boneless beef chuck, olive oil, salt, pepper, red wine, water, tomato paste, thyme, carrots, turnips, parsley, baking powder, egg, garlic, white onions, celery ribs, mushroom, all-purpose flour, sugar, milk