Gulyasleves

Ingredients

 * 2 lb. beef chuck
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 2 onions, white or yellow
 * 2 Tbsp. lard or shortening
 * 2 Tbsp. imported sweet paprika
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 1 Qt. water
 * 4 peeled and diced potatoes
 * 1/4 tsp. black pepper
 * 1 egg
 * 6 Tbsp. flour
 * 1/8 tsp. salt

Directions
Add flour to unbeaten egg and salt. Mix well. Let stand for 1/2 hour for flour to mellow. Drop by teaspoonful into Goulash. Cover and simmer 5 minutes after dumplings rise to surface. Serve hot with dollops of sour cream.
 * 1) Cut beef into 1 inch squares, add 1/2 tsp. salt. Chop onions and brown in shortening, add beef and paprika. Let beef simmer in its own juice along with salt and paprika for 1 hr. on low heat. Add water, diced potatoes and remaining salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are done and meat is tender.
 * 2) Prepare egg dumpling batter: