Cabbage patch stew

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	pounds	Ground beef
1½	cup	Coarsely chopped cabbage
½	cup	Sliced celery
2	mediums	Onions, thinly sliced
1	cup	Water
2	teaspoons	Chili powder
¾	teaspoon	Salt
¼	teaspoon	Pepper
15	ounces	Can kidney beans, drained
16	ounces	Can stewed tomatoes,
		Undrained
1		Recipe Cheese Dumplings
		(See recipe)

Directions

Cook ground beef in Dutch oven, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in cabbage, celery and onions. Cook stirring occasionally, until vegetables are light brown. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. While beef mixture is simmering, prepare Cheese Dumplings (see recipe). Drop dumpling dough by 10 to 12 spoonfuls onto hot beef mixture (do not drop directly into liquid). Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.