Ingredients:

For the beef stew:

• 500 g beef, cut into small cubes
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth or water

For the dumplings:

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onions until soft.
2. Add the garlic and Hungarian paprika, stirring for a few seconds.
3. Add the beef cubes and cook until lightly browned.
4. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour in the beef broth or water, cover, and simmer for 60–90 minutes until the beef is tender.
6. To make the dumplings, mix the flour, eggs, salt, and water into a thick dough.
7. Drop small pieces of dough into boiling salted water and cook for 3–5 minutes, until they float to the surface.
8. Drain the dumplings and place them on a serving plate.
9. Spoon the hot beef stew over the dumplings.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 60–90 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Enjoy your traditional Hungarian meal!