Mmm Beef Stew & Dumplings – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 large garlic cloves , minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups white wine ( substitute with red wine if you like )
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 celery ribs , cut in 1 inch pieces
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 3 -4 carrots , cut in 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped