Hungarian Beef Goulash Aka "porkolt"

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 1 lb lean beef (cut into 3/4-inch cubes)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
• 2-4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon vegeta food seasoning salt or 1  beef bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2-3 pressed garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup red wine

Directions

1. 1

   Saute beef, onions, bell pepper, and ground cumin in oil until onion is near falling apart over medium-low heat, adding water if needed. Blend in paprika, and add enough water to cover beef.

2. 2

   Cover and reduce heat to low.

3. 3

   Cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until beef can be separated with wooden spoon, stirring and adding water occasionally.

4. 4

   Add "Vegeta," or beef buillion, tomato sauce, pressed garlic and wine. Blend and let simmer for another 5-10 minutes.