Beef Goulash

• 1kg / 2 lbs stewing beef
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 large red pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tsp sweet paprika, or smoked
• 2 bay leaves
• 400g / 14 oz crushed tomatoes, or canned
• 750ml / 3 cups beef stock
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• flat leaf parsley, for garnish
• sour cream, to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the onions, garlic and chop onions and red pepper.

2. 2

   Dice the meat and coat it in flour.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or a deep pan and cook onions, peppers over low heat for 7-10 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Add chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.

5. 5

   Add the paprika and beef and cook while stirring for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add diced tomatoes, beef stock, a pinch of salt and pepper, bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat.

7. 7

   Then reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Then uncover and cook for 1 more hour.

9. 9

   Alternatively this could be cooked in a preheated to 300F/150C oven for 1 hour 30 minutes covered and 1 hour uncovered.

10. 10

    Serve with hot noodles, dumplings or mashed potatoes.

11. 11

    Swirl sour cream or plain yogurt into your beef goulash for added creamy texture.