Hungarian Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lbs beef, shank is best,cut into small pieces
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tomato, peeled
• 1 red pepper or green pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 pinch caraway seed
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the onions in heated oil.

2. 2

   Sprinkle with caraway seeds and salt.

3. 3

   Add the beef and brown well.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and cover.

5. 5

   Steam for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Add the paprika and mix well.

7. 7

   Add a little water and bring it to a boil.

8. 8

   Lower the heat again.

9. 9

   When the meat is ¾ cooked, add the green pepper, garlic, and tomato.

10. 10

    Simmer, at moderate heat, until the meat is tender.

11. 11

    If needed, add a little water from time to time.

12. 12

    Serve with potato or pasta.

13. 13

    A cucumber salad is a nice accompaniment.

14. 14

    Lamb or pork can also be substituted for the beef.