Beef Goulash

A hearty & warming dish!  A simple and tasty recipe which is full of flavour – one of the best beef goulash’s I have ever tasted!

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Comfort Food, Meals in minutes, Winter Warmers
• Cuisine: Hungarian
• Cooking Method: One Pot Dish

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 750 g lean braising steak/stewing steak (cut into chunks)
• 1 large onion (peeled & finely chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (peeled & crushed)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 large red pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
• 175 g chestnut button mushrooms (halved)
• 600 g beef stock
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp water
• sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)

To serve

• soured cream
• fresh flat leaf parsley
• long grain rice (cooked as per packet instructions)
• crusty bread

Instructions

1. Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan and cook the beef in batches for 3-5 minutes or until browned, set aside.
2. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions and garlic on a low heat for 3-4 minutes, return the meat to the pan and add the paprika, stir well.
3. Now add the tomatoes, tomatoes puree, red pepper, mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring well. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and let simmer for 1 ½ - 2 hours until the meat is tender.
4. Mix the cornflour and water together in a small bowl and add to the pan, stir until thickened. Cook for 1 minute and season to taste.
5. Serve the goulash with chopped parsley, sour cream and rice or crusty bread to mop up all the delicious juices. Enjoy!