GERMAN GULASH RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large stewpot, heat the butter (or bacon grease or lard) until melted.
• Add the beef chunks in small portions and brown on all sides (but not cook all the way through yet);remove each batch as it browns to a covered dish and set aside for now.
• In the same pan, add the bacon, onion, and garlic and saute a few minutes until they begin to wilt and brown, maybe 5-10 minutes or so.
• Return the meat to the pan, and sprinkle with paprika.
• Whisk in the tomato paste until blended,stirring the whole time.
• Add just a little of the broth and bring to a boil,stirring.
• Repeat with a little more broth, after it boils, add the rest of the broth along with the lemon zest.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let stew about 80 minutes.
• In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add the diced peppers and the marjoram.
• Test for flavor now- adding as much salt& pepper as you prefer.
• TIP: If you like your peppers to be a little softer, just let it cook a little longer or add them a little sooner.
• Serve ladled over bowls of hot, buttered egg noodles or spaetlze.

Steps:

• Brown beef cubes on all sides in hot fat.
• Add chopped onion and saute a few minutes.
• Pour in boiling water, season with salt and pepper, add mushrooms if using, cover and braise gently until done (1.5 to 2 hours).
• Season to taste with paprika and salt, then thicken with corn starch blended with the cold water.
• Note: Sour cream or tomato puree may be added.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles and with tomato, cucumber salad.