Gwen's Poppy Seed Dumplings and Steak

AKA- $25,000 Contest Winner

Gwen was the sister closest to me and my idol. She was first to try this great winning recipe.

Coat 2 lbs. veal or beef round steak with mixture of 1/2 c. enriched flour and 1 t. paprika.
Pound mixture into steak.
Cut into 2 inch cubes, brown meat thoroughly in 1/2/ c. salad oil.
Transfer to 13x9x2 inch pan or large skillet and add 1 3/4 c. of small cooked onions.
Combine 1 can cream of chicken soup and 1 can water in skillet used for browning.
Bring to boil and pour over meat.
Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees about 45 min. until meat is tender.
Top with dumplings- increase oven temp to 425 degrees.
Bake for 20-25 min. to deep golden brown.

Serve with sauce made by heating 1 can cream of chicken and 1 c. sour cream just to the boiling point.

(can use frozen Bird's Eye onions)
(Can buy meat cubes and shake in a bag.)

Butter Crumb Dumplings
Mix together  2 c. flour
1 t. double acting backing powder
1/2 t. poultry seasoning

Add; 1 t. celery seed, 1 t. dry onion flakes, 1 t. poppy seed (if desired)

Add 1/2 c. salad oil and 1 c. milk.

Stir until just moistened

Drop rounded T. of dough into a mixture of 1/4 c. melted butter and 1 1/2 C. breadcrumbs

Roll to coat with crumbs.