Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef (chuck or shoulder), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 cups potatoes or dumplings

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Instructions for Classic Goulash recipe:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
2. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
4. Add the paprika, caraway seeds, marjoram, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the beef broth, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
6. Return the beef to the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
7. In a small bowl, mix the flour with 2 tablespoons of water to make a paste. Stir this mixture into the goulash.
8. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
9. Serve over potatoes or dumplings.

To dress up the goulash and make it look beautiful, you can garnish it with sour cream, chopped parsley, or grated cheese.

Nutrition per serving (based on 4 servings):

• Total Calories: 600-700 Kcal
• Fat: 35-40 g
• Carbohydrates: 20-25 g
• Protein: 45-50 g

Note: The nutritional value of the dish might vary depending on the ingredients and serving size you use.

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Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8 hours Total time: 8 hours 20 minutes Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions for Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef stew meat in a little oil until it is browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the skillet and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
3. In a slow cooker, combine the beef broth, water, potatoes, carrots, and peas. Stir in the tomato paste, flour, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the browned beef and the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker, and stir to combine.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
6. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

To make the stew look more beautiful, you can garnish it with fresh chopped parsley or chives.

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 367
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 24g
• Protein: 30g

Note: This is a rough estimate and may vary depending on the brands and specific measurements of ingredients used.

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