750gBeefstrips or cubed – trimmed of all fat ( 1 1/2 pounds )
2TBFlour
2largeOnionshalved and sliced
2largeCelery Ribschopped
250gFrozen Mixed Vegetablesdefrosted (your favorite combination will do) ( 8 oz )
2cupsBeef Stock
1tDried Mixed Herbs
1tSalt
Black Pepperto taste
DUMPLINGS:
1 ½cupsFlour
1TBBaking Powder
½tSalt
2TBButter
¾cupMilk
¼cupParsleychopped
Instructions
MEAT:
Place the Beef in a bowl and sprinkle over the Flour – stir to cover all the meat (you might need to add a little extra Flour)
Heat the Oil in a large saucepan and stir-fry the Beef in three batches, removing the meat after each batch – keep aside
Using the same saucepan, saute the Onion and Celery until soft and the Onion is golden – add the Mixed Vegetables and stir-fry another 2 minutes – add back the meat
Add the Beef Stock, Herbs, Salt and Black Pepper – cover and simmer over medium heat until the meat is soft (about 1 1/2 hours) – add more boiling Water if needed – you will want enough sauce to cover the meat/vegetables and more when done, as the dumplings must still be placed on top to cook
DUMPLINGS:
Sift together the Flour, Baking Powder and Salt – rub in the Butter
Add the Milk and mix with a fork until a batter has formed (more of a batter than a dough)
Spoon tablespoonfuls of the Batter over the meat and vegetables, making sure the bottoms are in the sauce
Sprinkle over the Parsley and simmer, covered, another 20 – 25 minutes over medium heat until the dumplings are cooked
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.