Czech Beef in Cream Sauce with Dumplings

Method

1. Trim the beef and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a pan, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
3. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
4. Add beef and sear on all sides.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
6. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.
7. While the beef cooks, prepare dumplings: mix flour, egg, milk, and a pinch of salt.
8. Knead the dough, roll into a log, and cut into small pieces.
9. Boil water, add dumplings, and cook for 15 minutes.
10. Serve beef with dumplings, lemon slices, and fresh blueberries.
11. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.