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BEF: Hungarian Beef Stew with Paprika




Source of Recipe


"Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook, " by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann

* Exported from MasterCook *

Hungarian Beef Stew with Paprika and Marjoram

Recipe By : Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef, Crockpot, Hungarian, Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
3 tablespoons olive oil, another cooking oil,
-- or lard
1 1/2 pounds lean beef stew meat -- trimmed of fat,
-- cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks
-- and blotted dry
1 medium onion -- coarsely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper -- seeded and cut
-- into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon imported Hungarian paprika
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups water
pinch dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds -- crushed well in
-- a mortar with a pestle,
-- or pulsed in a mini-food
-- processor
3/4 cup tomato puree
2 garlic cloves -- peeled and stuck
-- on toothpicks
salt -- to taste

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1-1/2 tablespoons of the oil until very hot. Add the beef and brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Put the meat in the slow cooker.

Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet, add the remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons of oil, and brown slightly over medium-high heat, stirring a few times, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika and stir a bit. Add the broth and water and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan; pour into the cooker. Add the marjoram, caraway, and tomato puree. Nestle the garlic into the stew. The meat should be covered with the cooking liquid. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove the garlic and discard. Taste for salt and serve.

Judi's note: The author says that shredded cabbage or a combo of green beans, kohlrabi, and carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces can be added halfway through the cooking to vary the dish. She also says that either sweet or hot paprika can be used as long as it is the imported Hungarian paprika. It is usually available in most supermarkets. If it is not available, you can order some from Penzey's (http://www.penzeys.com).

This stew can be served over egg noodles.


Cuisine:
"Hungarian"

Source:
"Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook"

S(Master-Cook format by):
"Judi Mae Phelps (judimae@earthlink.net)"

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