Recipe for cooking bavarian stew with potato dumplings

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Bavarian Stew with Potato Dumplings

1 1/2 to 2 lb. stewing beef or chuck steak, cut in cubes
1 Tbsp. oil or melted shortening
2 C. water
1 envelope French\",Onion Gravy Mix
1/4 C. vinegar
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 C. raisins
4 gingersnaps