Hungarian Gulyas (goulash)

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sweet paprika
• 1/4 cup hot paprika
• 2 1/2 lbs stewing beef, large cubed
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 lbs red potatoes, cubed
• 40 ounces beef stock
• 12 ounces wide egg noodles
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 mix both paprika's in a bowl.
• 2 coat the beef with the paprika and set aside.
• 3 coat the onion in the paprika.
• 4 put the beef, onion, garlic and olive oil in a large roasting pan, cover and toss to coat.
• 5 roast in pan, tossing occasionally, until beef is browned and onions are tender.
• 6 transfer meat and onion mixture into a dutch oven, add diced potatoes, and beef stock.
• 7 on stove top bring everything to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
• 8 check it occasionally, if fat appears skim it off, otherwise stir gently.
• 9 it is done when the meat is fully cooked, and the edges of the potatoes have rounded - do not overcook.
• 10 when done, cook noodles and toss in melted butter, place on dishes and top with the gulyas.