beef stew and dumplings without meat thyme

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[...]

2 1/2 lbs beef tips 1/4 cup all-purpose flour salt & pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 vidalia onion, very large (cut lengthwise and sliced very thinly) 1/2 cup[...]