German Goulash

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned (optional)
  • 2 ounces fat or 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 cup tomato puree (optional) or 1 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Brown beef cubes on all sides in hot fat.
  2. 2
    Add chopped onion and saute a few minutes.
  3. 3
    Pour in boiling water, season with salt and pepper, add mushrooms if using, cover and braise gently until done (1.5 to 2 hours).
  4. 4
    Season to taste with paprika and salt, then thicken with corn starch blended with the cold water.
  5. 5
    Note: Sour cream or tomato puree may be added.
  6. 6
    Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles and with tomato, cucumber salad.

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