Hungarian Goulash

 Goulash is a soup or stew of meat, noodles and vegetables (especially potato), seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating within the historical Hungarian ethnic area, goulash is also a popular meal in and in Central Europe, Scandinavia and Southern Europe.

 It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1-2 hours

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb cubed stew beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bell pepper, sliced
2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp caraway seeds
2 cups canned tomatoes crushed
1 1/2 cups of beef stock

2 tbsp Hungarian sweet or hot paprika

Method:

In a heavy pot cook the beef cubes in olive oil on medium heat until brown.Remove and set aside.
Then cook onions until soft in the same pot. Add garlic and bell pepper, then cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the beef, crushed tomatoes, potatoes, and beef stock and stir well. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to simmer.
Add the caraway seeds, and Hungarian paprika. Simmer for about 1 – 2 hours until meat is very tender. Add the salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.