You will love this one pot beef goulash. It is comforting and hearty and is made in just one pot. It will warm you up on those cold fall and winter days.
2 lb. good stew beef, such as chuck flap, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 c. finely diced onion
1 c. finely diced carrot
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 T. sweet paprika (not optional)
1 t. caraway seeds
1 oz. white vinegar
2 T. tomato paste
1 T. flour
2 c. chicken stock
1 T. fresh marjoram, chopped
1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
a neutral oil like canola, safflower or vegetable oil
salt and pepper, to taste
cooked egg noodles, for serving
sour cream or crème fraîche, optional
freshly chopped parsley, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Season beef with salt and pepper; sear in a Dutch oven or oven-proof heavy bottomed pan for 5-7 minutes; remove and drain; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium; add a small amount of oil, then onion, carrot, and garlic; season lightly with salt and pepper; cook 3-4 minutes; add paprika and caraway seeds; cook for 1 minute. Add vinegar; reduce; add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Add flour; cook 1 minute; add chicken stock; bring to a simmer.
Return drained beef to pot; cover; bake for 2 hours, occasionally stirring.
Remove from oven; taste to check seasoning, adjusting if necessary.
Finish with chopped marjoram and parsley.
Serve with cooked egg noodles. Garnish with sour cream or crème fraiche and chopped parsley, if desired.
4 servings.