Mothers Roast Beef And Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 12 to 2 lb beef roast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Other seasonings of choice
• 3 c flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 c shortening
• 1 c milk

Directions

1. Place the beef roast in a large cooking vessel with salt pepper and other seasonings cover roast with cold water about two inches over top Cook on medium high heat until roast is tender Remove roast from boiling stock and let cool for several minutes Slice or tear roast into strips Place back into stock bring to a boil and add prepared dumplings Cook for about 15 minutes