Curried Stew Beef And Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

stew beef
oil
soy sauce
tomato paste
carrots
bay leaves
flour
salt
potatoes (small, canned ones are fine)
1 large onion
green pepper
chives (green onions)
bit of garlic
curry powder
paprika
garlic powder

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in kettle or pot.
Season meat with powdered seasonings by rubbing them into meat with hands.
Set aside.
Cut, chop or dice solid seasonings; set aside.
Make dumplings by mixing flour, a little salt and enough water to make doughy and kneadable without sticking.
(If sticky, add flour.
If dry, add water.)
Pinch small portions of dough and roll into balls or longer cylinder pieces; set aside.
Cover bottom of pot with oil; heat and add seasoned meat.
Shake some soy sauce on meat.
After color changes, add some tomato paste and allow to boil.
Add carrots, 3 or 4 bay leaves and enough boiling water to cover ingredients.
Add dumplings and drained potatoes.
Let stew until done.