Recipe Goulash

[MrsDangermouse]

Yum....I love goulash, especially this time of year as it starts getting colder. Here's the recipe I use....its its not spicy, just warm and smokey and comforting.

Ingredients
600g shin of beef (or other stewing cut) cut into large chunks
3 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp lard
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
Juice of 1 lemon

Method
Mix together the paprikas, flour, salt and caraway seeds and toss the beef in the mixture to coat
In a heavy-based pan, melt the lard and brown the meat batches until golden and crusty, set the meat aside
Scrape the bottom of the pan, add the onions and pepper (you might need a bit more lard) and cook until soft and brown
Stir in the remaning flour & paprika mixture and cook for another couple of minutes
Return the meat to the pan and add enough water to just cover and gently stir and scrape the bottom of the pan
Cook in a low oven for about 2.5 hours
Stir in the lemon juice and cook for another 30 mins (with the lid off if you want to reduce the sauce further)
Serve in bowls with a splodge of soured cream

 

[Morning Glory]

I do like the idea of caraway seeds - its one of those spices I forget about and then rediscover every so often!