Beef Goulash with Spaetzle

Everyone has their own unique way of expressing matters of the heart. For me, my love language has always been centered around the kitchen. Sharing recipes, cooking together, and serving special meals, are some of the ways that I communicate my feelings to loved ones. With that, there are certain homey recipes that are so comforting they feel like a hug. This dish of tender braised beef, spiced with a generous amount of sweet paprika, and served over small tender dumplings, is like a love letter in a stew pot.

Ingredients:

For the goulash:

3 tablespoons lard, or vegetable oil

3 yellow onions,...