Thursday, January 1, 2009

Hungarian Goulash

1 Tbs vegetable oil
1.5 pounds boneless beef chuck, tip, or round cut into 3/4" cubes
1/2 cup beef broth
3 Tbs paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp caraway seed
1/4 tsp pepper
3 large onions, chopped (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 1/2oz) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup cold water
2 Tbs all-purpose flour
6 cups hot cooked noodles

Heat oil in 4-qt Dutch oven or 12" skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in oil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown. Drain

Stir in remaining ingredients except water, flour, and noodles. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hr 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is tender

Shake water and flour in tightly covered container. Gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Serve over noodles.