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Hungarian Beef Stew With Dumplings

I can't believe i've had this recipe for over 25 years. it has been such a staple in my household that i guess i've sort of taken it for granted. i think it's about time i shared it!!

Steps

Cut steak into 2-inch cubes , removing fat and any tough sinews.
In a large skillet , heat oil.
Add meat and brown thoroughly on all sides.
Remove meat to plate with slotted spoon and set aside.
To oil in skillet , add onions , garlic , paprika , salt and pepper.
Cook until onions are translucent.
Return meat and plate juices to pan and sprinkle mixture with flour.
Cook , stirring frequently , over low heat until flour is browned.
Add green pepper , celery and carrots.
Add enough beef stock to cover mixture and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Ten minutes before stew is done , add dumplings and cover skillet.
To make dumplings , in a large bowl , combine all dumpling ingredients and blend thoroughly.
Drop by spoonfuls into large pot of boiling salted water.
When dumplings double in size and rise to the surface , remove with slotted spoon and cool in colander.
Add to stew during the last 10 minutes.
The dumplings can be made ahead , refrigerated and reheated.

Ingredients

round steaks, vegetable oil, spanish onions, garlic cloves, hungarian paprika, salt & freshly ground black pepper, flour, green pepper, celery, carrots, beef stock, eggs, sour cream, salt