Beef Dumplings With An Apricot Surprise Recipes

BEEF STEW WITH HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine four, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours. , Add the vegetables, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add browning sauce if desired. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme and sage. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until moistened. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto simmering stew. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Serve immediately.

SEASONED GROUND BEEF AND DUMPLINGS WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Mix together flour,salt and shortening in a large bowl until small crumbs are formed.
• Add milk until well blended.
• Roll out dough on a floured cutting board or floured counter until about 1/8 inch thick.
• Let "dry" for about 30 minutes.
• While the dumpling dough is "drying", take a large pot and add remaining ingredients except for the beef broth and veggies.
• Cut dough into even sized squares.
• Cook ground beef until browned and onions are tender, drain if needed.
• Return beef to pan and add beef broth and veggies.
• Bring broth to a boil, and add dumplings a few at a time so the broth can continue to boil.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Then eat and enjoy :).

BEEF DUMPLINGS WITH AN APRICOT SURPRISE

Steps:

• Mix the ground beef with the pepper, salt, garlic, coriander and onion.
• Add the egg and mix well until a smooth"dough" is formed.
• Wet your hands with some water or oil.
• Form small balls with the meat.
• Insert one small apricot into each ball and make sure the meat envelopes the apricot entirely, so it is hidden in the center.
• Toss the balls into the boiling broth and cook for 15 minutes.
• Serve in your favorite soup or in a stew.