Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2½ pounds lean stewing beef (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 large onions (roughly chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (ground)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups beef broth (no salt added)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce heat and cook onions and garlic until softened.
- Add sweet paprika, ground caraway seeds, oregano, bay leaves, and brown sugar; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, and beef broth; mix well.
- Return the seared beef to the pot, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 2 hours until tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg