Beef Gulasch

Ingredients for Beef Gulasch

• 120ml canola oil

• 675g white onions, halved through core, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1200g )

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

• 1 tablespoon dried marjoram

• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 3 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika

• 240ml white wine vinegar

• 6 cups low-salt chicken broth

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

• 1.6kg beef shank meat (from about 2.0kg beef shanks) or boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

How to make Beef Gulasch

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown and soft, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Add garlic and marjoram; cook until garlic softens, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until mixture begins to turn dark red, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add both paprikas and stir to blend; remove from heat and let stand 1 minute for flavours to blend. Add vinegar; stir over medium heat until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add broth, bay leaves, and lemon peel; increase heat and bring to boil.

Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; add to pot. Simmer over medium-low heat until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 1/2 hours.

Transfer beef to bowl, leaving onions in pot. Boil sauce in pot until reduced to 1200ml , about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree sauce in blender until smooth; return to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Return beef to pot. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cool, then cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.

In keeping with the spirit of this menu, pour an Austrian red with the gulasch. The fruity, elegant Feiler-Artinger 2007 Zweigelt ($19) is a good choice.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.