Czech Beef and Vegetable Stew with Dumplings

Method

1. Brown the beef in a pot. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery root in the same pot until soft.
3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat.
4. Add beef broth, caraway seeds, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return the beef to the pot and simmer.
5. Cover and cook for 1.5-2 hours until the beef is tender.
6. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve with dumplings.
7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.