Beef Goulash with Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups sliced onions)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp)
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted and ground
• 6 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon spicy Hungarian paprika
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram or oregano (or 1 Tbsp of dried)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes (trimmed of excess fat)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter