Beef in thick tomato sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Goulash can be served with any side dish and on any occasion. For many, this dish is considered festive. Goulash takes about two hours to cook, depending on the size of the meat pieces and the type of meat. For veal, 1.5 hours will be quite sufficient. Tomato paste and flour are two indispensable ingredients for this dish. The finished dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the meat into pieces and put it in a frying pan to brown. Do not use high heat to prevent burning. When the beef releases its juices, season with salt and spices to taste.
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Step 2
2. Slice the onion and carrot, add to the meat. Fry, stirring constantly, until the meat turns golden brown.
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Step 3
3. For goulash, you should use tomato paste, not fruit juice. Add salt and spices to taste during frying.
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Step 4
4. Reduce the heat and fry, stirring constantly.
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Step 5
5. An important nuance: sprinkle with flour at the very end of frying, mix and pour in water.
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Step 6
6. Transfer to a pot, add bay leaf and spices, and simmer over low heat for at least one hour. Check the meat for tenderness. On average, veal requires about an hour, while beef takes about 1.5–2 hours (depending on the size of the pieces).
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Step 7
7. While the goulash is simmering, you can prepare mashed potatoes or any porridge as a side dish. The sauce turns out thick, and the meat is aromatic and delicious.