posted by Angel 11-05-99 3:38 PM
Hungarian Goulash (Gulyasleves)
June Meyer
2 lb. beef chuck
1 tsp. salt
2 onions, white or yellow
2 Tbsp. lard or shortening
2 Tbsp. imported sweet paprika (most important to use real Hungarian paprika for ultimate flavor)
2 bay leaves
1 Qt. water
4 peeled and diced potatoes
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Cut beef into 1 inch squares, add 1/2 tsp. salt.
Chop onions and brown in shortening, add beef and paprika.
Let beef simmer in its own juice along with salt and paprika for 1 hr. on low heat.
Add water, diced potatoes and remaining salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are done and meat is tender.
Prepare egg dumpling batter:
1 egg
6 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
Add flour to unbeaten egg and salt. Mix well.
Let stand for 1/2 hour for flour to mellow.
Drop by teaspoonful into Goulash.
Cover and simmer 5 minutes after dumplings rise to surface.
Serve hot with dollops of sour cream.
Serves 6.
Note: Slow cooking is the secret and you can never use too much paprika. I like to use 3 tablespoons.