Jul 14 2026
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Goulash / Bread Dumpling Recipe

Inspired by Secret Garden Restaurant
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Make Goulash / Bread Dumpling Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Goulash

For the Bread Dumplings

Method

For the Goulash

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots into small pieces. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Brown the Beef

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the chopped bell pepper and carrots, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Spices

    Stir in the paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the canned tomatoes, beef broth, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.

  6. 6

    Simmer the Goulash

    Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the beef is tender.

For the Bread Dumplings

  1. 7

    Prepare the Bread

    Cut the stale bread into small cubes and place them in a large bowl.

  2. 8

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, warm the milk slightly. Beat in the eggs, then pour the mixture over the bread cubes. Let it soak for about 10 minutes.

  3. 9

    Combine with Flour

    Add the flour, salt, and chopped parsley to the soaked bread mixture. Mix until combined. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.

  4. 10

    Shape the Dumplings

    With wet hands, shape the mixture into dumplings, about the size of a golf ball.

  5. 11

    Cook the Dumplings

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Carefully drop in the dumplings and cook for about 15-20 minutes until they rise to the surface and are cooked through.

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