Hungarian Beef Goulash with Gluten-Free Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Beef Chuck
• 2 large Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Beef Broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 3 tbsp Sweet Paprika
• 1 tsp Caraway Seeds
• 2 leaves Bay Leaf
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cup Water

Instructions

1. 1Cut the 2 lbs Beef Chuck into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle the cubes evenly with the 1 tsp Salt and 0.5 tsp Black Pepper.
2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp Olive Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C). Add the seasoned beef cubes to the hot pot, making sure not to overcrowd it. Brown the beef on all sides until it has a nice crust, then remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
3. 3Add the 2 large Onions, chopped, to the same pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until they have softened. Add the 4 cloves Garlic, minced, and cook for 1 more minute until you can smell its fragrance.
4. 4Stir in the 2 tbsp Tomato Paste, 3 tbsp Sweet Paprika, and 1 tsp Caraway Seeds. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture is fragrant.
5. 5Pour in the 4 cups Beef Broth. Use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. These bits add extra flavor. Return the browned beef cubes to the pot, along with the 2 Bay Leaves. Bring the liquid to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot tightly and let it simmer gently for at least 2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender when pierced with a fork.
6. 6While the goulash is simmering, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour, 1 Egg, and 1/4 cup Water. Mix with a spoon or fork until you have a smooth, thick dough. Do not overmix.
7. 7Once the beef is very tender, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly into the simmering goulash. Try to space them out evenly. Cover the pot again and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through. They should feel firm to the touch.
8. 8Before serving, carefully remove and discard the 2 Bay Leaves from the goulash. Serve the hot Hungarian Beef Goulash immediately with the gluten-free dumplings.

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