Beef Stew With Red Wine and Dumplings

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds lean stew beef or top round steak, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 4 medium carrots, cut 1/4-inch slices, about 1 1/2 cups
• 2 medium celery ribs sliced, about 1 cup
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
• 8 sliced mushrooms
• 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste if beef broth is used
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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• Herb Dumplings:
• 1 1/2 cups baking mix (Bisquick)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1/2 cup milk

PREPARATION: