Hungarian Beef Goulash - serves 4

Preparation time: 20 minutes - cooking time: 90 minutes.

1 3/4 lbs beef, shank is best,cut into small pieces
2 tbsp oil
2 finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tomato, peeled
1 red pepper or green pepper , sliced
1 tbsp Hungarian paprika
1 pinch caraway seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté 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.