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Goulash

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef braising steak, cut into 5cm cubes, patted dry
  • Salt, as needed, plus 1 tbsp
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Plain flour for dredging
  • Vegetable oil for searing, plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly Technique: Slicing Cutting a larger piece of food into even pieces or strips. I know this Teach me, please sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp hot paprika
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 200g whole, peeled, tinned tomatoes, roughly Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped
  • 1L cold water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream, plus more for the table
  • Serving suggestion: buttered egg noodles with parsley, recipe follows, rice, or sauerkraut.
  • For buttered egg noodles with parsley:
  • 1/4 tsp salt, plus more as needed
  • 350g wide egg noodles
  • 90g unsalted Technique: Using Butter You could replace butter with Stork margarine. It's easy to use and comes in blocks, tubs and liquid for any kind of dish from sweet baking to savoury meals. I know this Tell me more butter , cut into small pieces and chilled
  • 3 tbsp finely Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Technique: Grate Shredding a large ingredient to produce small, evenly-sized morsels. You can grate ingredients using a grating disc fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please grated lemon zest (optional)

Use imperial measurements

Method

How to make Goulash

1) Spread the beef out on a baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Then, transfer to a fine mesh strainer and shake off any excess flour.

2) Heat a large casserole pot with a tight-fitting lid over high heat. Pour in enough oil to reach about 1cm up the sides. Add half of the beef and cook, uncovered, for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well-browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate, leaving the oil in the pot. Repeat with the remaining beef. Drain the oil and wipe out the pan.

3) Preheat the oven to 140C/Gas 1. Return the pot to medium-high heat, and add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Saute the onion for about 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned.

4) Add the garlic, paprika, and caraway and cook for a minute, stirring, until fragrant.

5) Add the tomatoes and simmer for a further 2 minutes, stirring, until thickened.

6) Add the beef and water, cover, and bring to the boil. Using a piece of kitchen twine, tie together the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf and add to the pot.

7) Cover the pot, place in the oven for about 1 1/2 hours, until beef is tender.

8) Remove from the oven and set aside for 5 minutes. Skim the fat from the surface of cooking liquid with a ladle. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, on top of the stove, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has thickened.

9) Stir in the sour cream and continue to simmer for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce-like consistency and the beef is very tender.

10) Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon salt and season with pepper to taste. Remove and discard the herb bundle.

11) Divide among bowls and serve with buttered egg noodles with parsley. Hand a jug of sour cream at the table.

Cook's Note: Beef chuck steak is a good choice for any type of stew. Alternatively, look for braising steak in your supermarket.

For the buttered egg noodles with parsley:

1) Boil a large pot of water t and salt generously. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, tender but not mushy.

2) Meanwhile, put a soup ladle full of the noodle cooking water into a medium frying pan. Set the pan over low heat and, while Technique: Whisk Using light, rapid sweeping strokes to thicken or thoroughly combine ingredients. You can also use a whisk attachment attached to a food processor. I know this Teach me, please whisking constantly, gradually add the Technique: Using Butter You could replace butter with Stork margarine. It's easy to use and comes in blocks, tubs and liquid for any kind of dish from sweet baking to savoury meals. I know this Tell me more butter , piece by piece. Let each piece of Technique: Using Butter You could replace butter with Stork margarine. It's easy to use and comes in blocks, tubs and liquid for any kind of dish from sweet baking to savoury meals. I know this Tell me more butter melt into the sauce before adding the next bit, until a smooth sauce has formed.

3) Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the lemon zest if desired.

4) Drain the noodles in a colander and leave whatever water clings to them--do not rinse.

5) Transfer the noodles to a large bowl, add the sauce, and toss until well-coated. Serve.