2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. beef, cut in 1 inch cubes
3 c. water
2 1/2 tbsp. flour (mixed with 1/4 c. water)
2 cans vegetable soup

Brown meat in butter. Cover with water, simmer until tender about 1 1/2 hours. Add flour mixed with water, cook until thickened. Stir in vegetable soup, heat to boiling. Drop dumplings on top of stew.

DUMPLINGS:

2 c. flour, sifted
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk

Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and stir until soft batter is formed. Drop by spoonfuls on top of hot stew. Cover and steam 15 minutes. Without lifting lid, serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.