Sheila Copps' Unity Stew

Directions

Cook beef in 3 cups of water until almost tender. Add vegetables and seasonings. Cook over low heat until tender. Turn into baking dish . Make biscuits by combining dry ingredients and cutting in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Make a well in the centre and add the milk all at once. Stir batter vigorously until it comes freely from the side of the bowl. Knead lightly on a floured board for a few seconds and pat into a thickness of ½-inch.

Cut into 1½ inch biscuits and place biscuits over surface of stew. Bake at 450F until biscuits are golden brown.