I made this last night and used ingredients that were all grown/raised by me or made in Saskatchewan.
100% Saskatchewan Beef Stew and Dumplings
2 lbs Organic, free range blade steak,
deboned and fat removed, cut into cubes
2 tbsp
handmilled flour
1 tbsp Saskatchewan Canola Oil
Heat oil in large pot. Toss meat with flour to coat and add to hot oil. Cook until meat is browned.
Add to meat:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Cook until aromatic.
Add 8 cups of water.
Let simmer 30-45 minutes.
Add to above mixture:
3-4 carrots, peeled and chopped
2-3 ribs of celery, chopped
handfull or two of fresh green beans, cut
3-4 garden fresh
potatotes with skins, cubed
Return to a simmer and let cook until vegetables are cooked yet firm. Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen green peas.
Prepare Dumplings
In a bowl combine
1 cup of flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
Cut in 1 tbsp butter or margarine until crumbly. Add 1/2 cup milk, stir to form soft dough. Drop by spoonful onto hot simmering stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. (no peeking)
Serve dumplings with hot stew.
