Traditional Beef Goulash

Name: Traditional Beef Goulash
Ingredients: For the goulash; 500 grams braising steak, preferably chuck steak, cubed; 350 grams short ribs; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 4 tablespoons oil for sautéing; 3 carrots, cubed; 2 parsley roots, cubed; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon pepper paste or 1 red bell pepper, cubed; 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 3 teaspoons sweet paprika; 80 grams knob of celeriac; 2 teaspoons dried thyme or a small bunch of fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 4 cups beef stock; 10 cups water; 500 grams potatoes, peeled and cubed; For the dumplings; 1 egg; 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt