Using a dutch oven or large pot, saute the onion in 3 Tablespoons of oil until it wilts.

Remove to a side dish

Pat the meat dry and brown it

Remove the meat to a side dish

Pour 1/2 cup of water into the pot, scrape up the juices and stir in the paprika and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir

Put the beef and onions back in the pot and add enough water to cover the meat by 2 inches

Cover and simmer for 1 hour

Add the carrots and celery

Simmer for 1/2 hour. Keep adding enough water to cover meat and vegetables.

Add the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt

Simmer on low for an hour

Dish into bowl and serve with rye bread