1lb.Stew beef, cut into 1" chunks(can also use round steak)
1mediumOnion, finely chopped
2Tbsp.Lard or vegetable shortening
1Tbsp.Paprika (sweet)
1.5tsp.Salt
3mediumCarrots (sliced like coins)
5cupsWater
2 sprigsParsley(can also use 2 tsp. dried)
4mediumPotatoes, chopped(can leave peels on, if desired)
1/4tsp.Black pepper
Dumplings
1Egg
6Tbsp.Flour
1/8tsp.Salt
Instructions
In a Dutch oven, heat the shortening over medium heat until melted. Add onions and saute until translucent.
Add beef, salt and paprika. Turn heat to low. Cover and let beef simmer in its own juice for one hour.
Add carrots and parsley. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Add water and diced potatoes. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are done (about 30 minutes).
Prepare dumpling batter (see recipe below)
When potatoes are done, drop dumpling batter by teaspoonful into hot gulyás. Cover and simmer approximately five minutes, or until dumplings rise to the surface.
Dumplings
Add flour to unbeaten egg and salt. Mix well. Let stand for 1/2 hour before adding to gulyás.