Beef stew with apple dumplings (crockpot)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5poundsStew beef; 1 1/2\" cubes
½cupFlour
3Beef bouillon cubes; crush
½teaspoonPepper
2cupsOnions; sliced
2Garlic cloves; minced
½cupBeef broth
¾cupApple juice
2tablespoonsVinegar
1teaspoonThyme
1teaspoonCurry ---dumplings-----
1cupApplesauce
2Eggs; well beaten
2teaspoonsParsley; chopped
2cupsFlour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

Coat meat with mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Combine meat, onion, garlic, beef broth, apple juice, vinegar, thyme and curry in removable liner. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on auto 7 hours; or high 4 to 5 hours; or low 8 to 10 hours. Remove cover and place tablespoons of dumpling batter on top of stew. Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes.

To make dumpling batter; blend applesauce with eggs and parsley; add flour, baking powder and salt and beat into egg mixture.