Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 lbs steak, cubed
1 medium onions, chopped
1 -2 cloves minced garlic (optional)
4 tablespoons oil
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup whole milk or 1 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup water
salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, melted and divided
1 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste)
2/3 cup milk
Directions:
Dredge the cubed beef in flour.
In a large skillet, brown the meat on both sides in oil.
Transfer to a 2-1/2-quart greased baking dish.
In the same skillet saute the onions and garlic until soft; transfer to baking dish.
In the same skillet combine the soup, Parmesan cheese (if using), milk, water, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally; pour over the steak and onions in the baking dish; mix to combine.
Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until meat is tender, remove from oven, and leave in baking dish.
FOR THE DUMPLINGS: increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
Combine the breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, poultry seasoning and salt.
Stir in the milk and the remaining butter JUST UNTIL MOISTENED.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into the crumb mixture; roll until coated.
Place the dumplings over the steak.
Return to oven and bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the dumplings are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 105 min.