Joe Booker Stew (Beef Stew with Dumplings)
"For our version of Joe Booker Stew, we microwaved the salt pork to speed up the rendering, then rinsed off the excess salt. Otherwise the soup was far too salty and greasy. To boost the meatiness of the stew, we settled on an equal combination of water and beef broth—too much or little of… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces salt pork, quartered
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3 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch chunks
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Pepper
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2 onions, chopped
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 cups low-sodium beef broth
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4 cups water
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2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
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1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
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1 1/2 pounds rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (see note)
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1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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5 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
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Salt and pepper
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1 cup milk
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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