Goulash Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices bacon, chopped
3 lb. boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 medium onions, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. tomato paste
5 c. beef broth
5 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped fine
4 large Russet potatoes

Preparation

In an 8-quart heavy kettle, cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring until crisp.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
In the fat remaining in the kettle, brown boneless chuck in small batches over high heat, transferring it as it is browned with slotted spoon to a large bowl.