Hungarian Goulash Serves 6
3 lb. lean stew beef 6 oz. tomato paste
4 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. paprika
3 tbsp. olive oil 8 oz. beef stock
freshly ground pepper
Dredge beef cubes in flour. In a heavy iron skillet over
moderate heat, brown the beef on all sides in oil. Transfer
to an ovenproof casserole. Add pepper, paste, paprika and
beef stock and place in a 325-degree oven. Bake until beef
is tender, about 2 ½ hours. Serve over egg noodles.