beef stew and dumplings without meat broth

500 g cubed braising steak 2 medium onions , chopped 200 g carrots , peeled and chopped 200 g turnips , peeled and chopped 120 g button mushrooms , cleaned[...]

4 lbs boneless beef chuck (into 1 inch cubes) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups red wine 2 cups water 2 tablespoons tomato[...]