Brown Stew With Herb Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. boneless beef
1/3 c. flour
3 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 to 4 Tbsp. fat
3 c. boiling water
1/2 c. coarsely cut celery
6 small onions
6 medium carrots
4 medium potatoes, quartered

Preparation

Trim and cut meat into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
Put flour and seasonings in paper bag.
Drop meat cubes into bag.
Shake meat until well covered with mixture.
Melt fat in heavy Dutch oven; add meat.
Brown all sides over low heat 10 to 15 minutes; add water.
Cover; simmer until meat is almost tender, approximately 2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Add more water if necessary; halve carrots lengthwise.
Add carrots, onions and potatoes; cover. Cook 40 to 50 minutes on low.
Add Herb Dumplings and cook as directed.