Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter or vegetable oil
• 1-2 med. onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. stewing beef (chuck), cubed
• 1 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds (in strainer or cheesecloth)
• 2 carrots, scraped & cut in 2″ pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut in 2″ pieces
• 1 green pepper, cut in 1″ pieces
• 1-2 tomatoes, cut up (seasonal)

Directions

1. Heat butter, saute onions until soft and golden.
2. Add beef, stir, then other ingredients.
3. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water if needed.
4. Taste for seasoning, cook until tender. This may take up to 2 hours.
5. 1/2 beef bouillon cube can be added for added flavor.
6. Serve with either potatoes or noodles. Sour cream could be also added for additional taste.

The amount shown here will serve 4 people.