Beer and Beef Stew with Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) stewing beef, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes
• 6 tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil
• 1 package 1/2 lb (225 g) mushrooms, quartered
• 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 341 ml amber beer
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch (3.5-cm) pieces
• 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch (3.5 cm) pieces
• 4 cups (1 litre) beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• Salt
• pepper