For 4 people you need

1-1 1/2 lb- beef steak
seasoning
1 1/2 oz. fat
2 onions
2 or 3 large carrots
3/4 pint water
1/2 bay leaf
little nutmeg or mixed herbs

 For the dumplings:

4 oz. flour (with plain flour use 3/4 teaspoon
baking powder)
seasoning
2 oz. shredded suet
water to mix.
.

1. Cut the meat into neat squares.
2. Season, then brown in the fat.
3. Add sliced onions and carrots, water and flavourings.
4. Cover pan and cook slowly for 2 hours
5. Make the dumplings by sieving the dry ingredients together, add the suet, mix to a soft dough with the water.
6. Roll into balls with lightly floured hands.
7. Check there is sufficient liquid in the stew, then drop in the dumplings and cook for 1 5-20 minutes

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