Hungarian Beef Goulash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 lbs beef, shank is best,cut into small pieces
2 -3 tablespoons oil
2 finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tomatoes, peeled
1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 pinch caraway seed
salt

Preparation

Saute the onions in heated oil.
Sprinkle with caraway seeds and salt.
Add the beef and brown well.
Lower the heat and cover.
Steam for a few minutes.
Add the paprika and mix well.
Add a little water and bring it to a boil.
Lower the heat again.
When the meat is 3/4 cooked, add the green pepper, garlic, and tomato.
Simmer, at moderate heat, until the meat is tender.
If needed, add a little water from time to time.
Serve with potato or pasta.
A cucumber salad is a nice accompaniment.
Lamb or pork can also be substituted for the beef.