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Beef Paprikash

Hearty Beef Paprikash: Comfort in Every Bite

Beef Paprikash is a vibrant and hearty dish from Eastern European cuisine, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast can substitute with pre-cubed beef stew meat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon All Purpose Flour or omit for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white preferred
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Paprika high-quality Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds lightly crushed
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for a lighter option
  • 1 Bay Leaf remove before serving
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or cashew cream for dairy-free option
  • to taste Fresh Dill or Parsley for garnishing

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes, season with salt, pepper, and all-purpose flour, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef chunks in batches for 4-5 minutes. Set browned beef aside.
  3. Sauté chopped onions in the pot until translucent. Add diced red and green bell peppers and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in sweet paprika, dried oregano, and crushed caraway seeds and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth, scraping browned bits from the pot. Bring to a boil and return beef to the pot.
  6. Cover and reduce heat; simmer for about 2 hours until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickens.
  7. Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, topped with sour cream and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish gets better when reheated. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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