1 lb. beef chuck, boneless, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 tbsp. instant beef bouillon
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas and carrots
1/4 c. cold water
3 tbsp. Bisquick baking mix

In a large, heavy saucepan, brown beef in butter. Remove beef. Cook onion and celery until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and Bisquick. Add back meat. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Heat oven to 450 degrees.

Prepare biscuits below. Mix cold water and Bisquick until smooth; gradually add to beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Arrange biscuits on top. Bake until browned, 10-12 minutes. Serves 5-6.

BISCUITS:

1 c. Bisquick
1/2 c. sour cream

Mix together until soft dough forms. Turn onto board covered with cloth or waxed paper. Knead 10 times. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut out biscuits.