Hungarian Goulash

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 ounces olive oil
• 2 lbs onions, medium (diced)
• 4 tablespoons hungarian paprika
• 2 tablespoons garlic (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can consomme, plus enough water to make 1 qt. (or 1 qt. beef broth)
• 4 ounces tomato paste
• 5 lbs beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 sauté the onions in the oil, browning lightly.
• 2 add the paprika, garlic, caraway seeds, salt and pepper; mix well.
• 3 add the consomme and tomato paste and water (or beef broth).
• 4 bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• 5 add the meat and continue simmering until the meat is very tender,.
• 6 approximately 1 1/2 hours.
• 7 adjust the seasonings and serve.
• 8 serve with homemade spaetzle. - recipe posted separately.