Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper, then heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, about 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
2. 2Add the onions to the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
3. 3Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then remove the pot from the heat briefly and stir in the paprika and tomato paste, coating the onions well.
4. 4Return the pot to the heat, add the bell pepper, beef broth, caraway seeds, and bay leaf, and return the beef to the pot.
5. 5Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Add the potatoes and continue simmering, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes, until the beef and potatoes are tender.
7. 7Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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