'Combine all stew ingredients save water and flour in slow cooker - cook on low 8 - 10 hours ( or on high 4 - 5 hours) After 8 - 10 hours, combine water and flour, and then slowly add to beef mixture in cooker Make Dumplings:Combine all dumpling ingredients in a medium bowl, adding milk until the Bisquick is just moistened. Drop mix onto the top of the beef mixture in the cooker by the spoonful. Set slow cooker to high, and cook 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the dumplings comes out clean.Dish out and serve!'