beef stew and dumplings with cheddar

2 -3 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 cups water[...]

1/3 cup unsifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 lbs boneless beef cubes 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cups water 4 beef bouillon cubes 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup[...]