Toss beef with salt,pepper and paprika until coated.Heat shortening in large skillet or Dutch oven.Add meat;brown well over moderately hot heat.Stir in onions;cook 5 minutes.Remove from heat.Add 1/4 cup brandy; ignite.When flames die out,return to heat.Stir in consomme.Cover tightly;simmer until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.Add marjoram and caraway;cook 10 minutes.Blend cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup brandy. Stir into stew.Simmer,stirring until liquid clears and thickens.Makes 5 to 6 servings.