beef stew and dumplings with clove

1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup flour 6 large garlic cloves , minced 3 cups beef broth 3 cups water 2 cups white[...]

1 1/2 lbs cubed beef stew meat 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter 1 cup sliced onion 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 cups water 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley[...]