Beef Goulash

• 2 ½ lb beef chuck (cut into 1.5" cubes)
• 2 onions (diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 2 cup beef broth
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 2 red bell peppers (diced)
• 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• ½ cup sour cream (for serving)

How to Make It

1. 1

   Brown beef in batches in lard. Remove.

2. 2

   Cook onions slowly in same pot until very soft and beginning to caramelize, 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, add paprika and caraway seeds — paprika burns easily.

4. 4

   Return to medium heat. Add beef, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and broth.

5. 5

   Simmer covered on low heat 1.5 hours until beef is very tender.

6. 6

   Season generously. Serve over egg noodles or spaetzle with a dollop of sour cream.