1 1/2 sticks of butter
2 lb. beef cubed
1 onion diced
1 1/8 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cups boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
3 tbsp. milk

Melt butter in heavy pot. Add beef and cook until brown. Add onions, cook until tender. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp. of flour, salt and pepper. Mix well, stir into water. Simmer for 3 hours. Combine flour, baking powder and pinch of salt in a bowl, add egg and milk mixture. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls into stew and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until dumplings are done.