Grandma's Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into bite sized pieces
• 4 potatoes, chunked into 2 inch pieces
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• cornstarch, for a roux
• salt and pepper
• water

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan, season beef with garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook until browned.

2. 2

   Place in a large pot, adding water until meat is covered.

3. 3

   Add ketchup, paprika and onion, stirring until ketchup is dissolved.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover.

5. 5

   Simmer for 45 minutes-1 hour, until meat is tender.

6. 6

   Remove meat from pot.

7. 7

   Add carrots to sauce, which should be thickening up a little and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Add potatoes and simmer for another 30-45 minutes until veggies are tender. (Can add more water if running low, but will need to add a bit more ketchup also.).

9. 9

   If needed, make a roux with cornstarch and water and thicken the sauce to your liking.

10. 10

    Add meat back to pot and heat through.

11. 11

    Enjoy!