Beef Stew & Dumplings

4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
1 large onion peeled and chopped
2 pounds lean stew beef cubed
6 carrots scrubbed and sliced in 1-inch pieces
1 or 2 red topped turnips, peeled and cubed
4 stalks celery washed trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fresh green beans, washed trimmed and broken into 1-inch-long pieces
1 (26 oz.) can Italian style tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules or 2 beef bouillon cubes or 1 (16 oz.) can beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon sweet basil
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Dredge beef cubes in flour and season with salt and pepper, place in med. skillet with olive oil that has been heated, brown beef on all sides and remove from heat. Place vegetables in large stock pot or large crock pot, add bouillon or broth, Worcestershire and spices and enough water to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil and reduce heat let cook about 20 minutes and add meat. Deglaze the skillet with 1/2 cup of Burgundy wine or water and add to pot. Cook another 20 minutes. Add dumplings. Serves 6-8.

Dumplings:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 Tablespoons shortening
1 Tablespoon parsley flakes
3/4 cup milk

Cut shortening into flour, parsley, baking powder, salt with pastry blender or fork, add milk and drop by tablespoonfuls into hot stew, be careful not to splash. Cover and cook for 18 minutes without lifting cover. Serve immediately.