Bogracs Gulyas - serves 6

4 tb bacon fat
5 Onions coarsly chopped
2 Pepper, green bell chopped
3 Garlic clove; minced
1 1/2 tbsp Hungarian Paprika
3 lb Beef stewing in 1" cubes
Pepper to taste
Salt to taste
6 oz Tomato paste
Sour cream

Preheat oven to 325øF. Heat fat in a deep heavy pot. Cook the onions, peppers, and garlic until the onions are limp and transparent. Add paprika and cook until it has lost its raw taste. Add beef and remaining ingredients except sour cream. Stir well to combine. Simmer in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Adjust oven temperature during cooking time so contents of pot remain at a simmer.
Serve in shallow soup bowls with a tablespoon of sour cream atop each serving.