Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1.5 lbs (700g) beef (chuck or stew beef), cut into cubes
• 2-3 tbsp Hungarian paprika (sweet)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 carrots, sliced
• 2 parsnips, sliced
• 1-2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned tomatoes)
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 6-8 cups beef broth or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Nokedli (dumplings):
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• Pinch of salt
• Water (to make a dough)