2 lbs. cubed beef
4 c. water
1/2 c. flour
1 sm. onion, chopped
5 carrots, peeled & sliced
3 potatoes, cubed
Salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste

DUMPLINGS:

2 c. Jiffy or Bisquick
2/3 c. milk

Brown beef in large pan. Add 3 cups water, spices, onion, carrots and potatoes. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Blend flour with remaining water. Add and simmer until thickened and bubbly. Mix dumplings and spoon dough onto boiling stew. Reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes. For busy cook; do step one the night before. Serves 6.