Traditional Czech Svíčková with Potato Dumplings

Method

1. Cut beef into cubes and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a pot, sauté onion and garlic, add beef and brown on all sides.
3. Add beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 1.5 hours.
4. Mix sour cream with flour, add to the pot, and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare potato dumplings: mash potatoes, mix with egg, flour, and butter, then shape into balls.
6. Serve the beef with dumplings on the side.
7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.