Rindergulasch

Rindergulasch or literally translated into the english language, Beef Gulasch is a typical hungarian dish.    It is some sort like a spiced meat stew which is slowly cooked over an hour.  This dish is normally served during the winter season.  Following recipe serves 4.

Ingredients:
500 g lean beef, to be cut into large cubes
3 big tomatoes, to be peeled and left whole
300 g big onions, to be peeled and cut into large cubes
1 clove garlic, to be crushed
2 tbsp sweet paprika powder
a pinch of cumin powder
1/2 to 1 litre water
300 g potatoes, to be peeled and cut into large cubes
2 red (or green or yellow) bell peppers, to be deseeded and cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste
a little oil

Method:
Heat a little oil in pot and brown beef cubes on all sides.  Add in tomatoes, onions and crushed garlic and stir well.  Then, add in sweet paprika powder, cumin powder and water.  Simmer over medium heat for 1 hour or until meat is almost tender.

Once beef is almost tender, add in bell peppers and simmer for a further 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  To thicken gravy, mix 1 tbsp cornflour with 2 tbsps water and add to gravy while stirring.  Serve with Spätzle or baguette or rice or potato dumpings.

Bon Appetit!