Fiaker Goulash With Sacher Sausages

Name: Fiaker Goulash With Sacher Sausages
Ingredients: 2 1⁄4 lbs stewing beef (any kind); 2 -3 sacher sausages (optional) or 4 frankfurters (optional); 2 1⁄2 onions, large; 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon tomatoes, paste; 1 tablespoon marjoram; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon caraway seed, chopped; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon water; 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon sugar (optional); water (to cover the meat); salt; ground pepper; 4 eggs; butter (for frying eggs); 4 pieces gherkins (pickled)