Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound stewing beef (in 1/2" cubes)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 4 Tbsps vegetable oil (divided 2 + 2)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups strained tomato sauce ((Passata))
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • sour cream for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • Combine the salt, pepper and paprika and toss it with the stewing beef in a bowl.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp of the oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft - about 7 minutes.
  • Remove the onions from the pan. Add the remaining 2 Tbsps of the oil in the pan. Brown the stewing beef. Return the onions to the pan. Add the garlic and cook one more minute.
  • Add the tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for about 2 hours.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
  • If freezing, allow the soup to cool and freeze in a container. When ready to serve heat soup up slowly over medium, low heat and serve with bread and sour cream garnish.