Slovakian Beef and Dumplings
A hearty Slovakian dish featuring tender beef and fluffy dumplings, all baked in the oven to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound BeefCut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- ●2 Eggs
- ●1 cup Warm milk
- ●2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- ●1 OnionChopped
- ●1/2 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- ●1/4 teaspoon Dumpling spice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, warm milk, and butter.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth dough forms.
- 5
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes elastic.
- 6
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- 7
On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into a thin circle.
- 8
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of each dumpling circle.
- 9
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
- 10
Place the dumplings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Drizzle the tops of the dumplings with a little bit of oil and sprinkle with salt.
- 12
Bake the dumplings in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown.
- 13
Serve the dumplings hot with the beef gravy spooned over the top.