Hungarian Goulash

Ingredients (makes 8 servings or half everything for 4 people):

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 750g mushrooms, sliced
• 2 large onions, halved and sliced (4 cups)
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 Kg lean beef chuck, cut into ± 35mm pieces
• ¼ cup sweet paprika
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 4 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/3 cup chopped, fresh dill or parsley

Method:

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot. Add mushrooms, onions, pepper, garlic, and salt; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft (15 minutes).
2. Push vegetables aside, add beef, and cook, turning meat occasionally, until brown.
3. Push beef aside. Add paprika, flour, and caraway; cook, stirring (1 minute).
4. Gradually whisk in broth, then tomato paste; bring to a simmer, whisking. Stir vegetables and meat back into sauce.
5. Cover and simmer over low until meat is tender (1½ hours). Stir in dill or parsley.
6. Serve.