Beef Ragu with Mieliemeel Dumplings

Classically comforting French cuisine.

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 packets stewing beef 2 onions 2 medium fennel bulbs 4 cloves garlic 2 tsp fennel seeds ¼ cup honey ½ cup balsamic vinegar 3 cups beef stock 1 cup white wheat flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 cup Goedgedaght mieliemeel 1 cup mature cheddar handful of coriander 2 chillies 1½ cups Amasi salt and pepper to taste