The finely chopped vegetables, such as carrots, onions, and peppers, are sautéed in a pan with a little olive oil, adding 2-3 tablespoons of water to facilitate the process. They should simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until they become soft and fragrant. Then, add the meat cut into cubes and mix well, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the vegetables. It is important for the meat to change color, indicating it is cooking properly. After this step, pour in the tomato juice and pepper paste, which will add flavor and an attractive color to the dish. Continue by adding a little vegetable broth to cover all the ingredients, ensuring everything cooks evenly and the flavors meld together. Season with seasoning and pepper to taste, then cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer slowly for 1.5-2 hours. This cooking time is essential to allow the meat to become tender and to intensify the flavors of the dish.
In the meantime, we dedicate ourselves to preparing delicious dumplings. In a bowl, beat the eggs well with a pinch of salt, and for added flavor, you can also add a pinch of garlic powder. Separately, baking powder is mixed with flour, and then we start incorporating the flour into the egg mixture, stirring with a spatula or whisk. It is essential to obtain a thicker paste, but not so dense that it becomes hard, as we want the dumplings to be fluffy and easy to digest.
In a separate pot, put salted water and bring it to a boil. Once the water reaches boiling point, use a teaspoon to add the dumpling mixture into the water. They should boil for about 10 minutes until they rise to the surface, indicating they are ready. After they are cooked, remove them with a slotted spatula and drain them well.
When the dish is nearly ready, carefully add the dumplings to the meat and vegetable stew, allowing them to absorb the flavors for 5 minutes. Finally, sprinkle finely chopped greens on top, including fresh thyme, to add a note of freshness and color to the dish. This combination of flavors will transform the meal into an unforgettable culinary experience, and each serving will be a true feast for the taste buds. Enjoy your meal!
In the meantime, we dedicate ourselves to preparing delicious dumplings. In a bowl, beat the eggs well with a pinch of salt, and for added flavor, you can also add a pinch of garlic powder. Separately, baking powder is mixed with flour, and then we start incorporating the flour into the egg mixture, stirring with a spatula or whisk. It is essential to obtain a thicker paste, but not so dense that it becomes hard, as we want the dumplings to be fluffy and easy to digest.
In a separate pot, put salted water and bring it to a boil. Once the water reaches boiling point, use a teaspoon to add the dumpling mixture into the water. They should boil for about 10 minutes until they rise to the surface, indicating they are ready. After they are cooked, remove them with a slotted spatula and drain them well.
When the dish is nearly ready, carefully add the dumplings to the meat and vegetable stew, allowing them to absorb the flavors for 5 minutes. Finally, sprinkle finely chopped greens on top, including fresh thyme, to add a note of freshness and color to the dish. This combination of flavors will transform the meal into an unforgettable culinary experience, and each serving will be a true feast for the taste buds. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
600-700 g venison (or you can use poultry, beef, or pork) 3 medium onions (I also used green onion tops) 3 carrots 1 tablespoon paprika paste 3 tablespoons tomato paste or 300 ml tomato juice olive oil seasoning, pepper fresh parsley and thyme (I love the aroma of thyme in food, especially when it's fresh, it's even more delicious) For the dumplings we need: 2 eggs about 5-6 tablespoons of flour (depends on how large the eggs are) a pinch of baking powder seasoning