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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Cooked egg noodles or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef cubes in batches and brown them on all sides. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Spices and Tomato Paste:
- Sprinkle the sweet paprika, smoked paprika (if using), and caraway seeds over the onions and garlic. Stir well to coat.
- Add the tomato paste to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Cook the Goulash:
- Return the browned beef cubes to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the goulash simmer over low heat for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add the chopped red and green bell peppers, and diced potatoes to the pot.
- Continue to simmer the goulash, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle the goulash into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream on top if desired, and accompanied by cooked egg noodles or crusty bread.