German Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean beef, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 2 ounces fat or 2 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups boiling water
• salt and pepper
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1-2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef cubes on all sides in hot fat.

2. 2

   Add chopped onion and saute a few minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in boiling water, season with salt and pepper, cover and braise gently until done (1.5 to 2 hours).

4. 4

   Season to taste with parika and salt then thicken with corn starch blended with the cold water.

5. 5

   Sour cream may be added.

6. 6

   Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles and with tomato, cucumber salad.