Tender beef, coated in a thick and smooth gravy, served with homemade Austrian-style pasta. Doesn’t that sound like the best comfort food ever? Yes it does, and yes it is! Austrian beef goulash (Rindsgulasch) is one of my most favorite dishes.
Ingredients:
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2 1/4 lbs (1 kg) whole boneless beef shank (if not available, use shoulder/chuck roast or short rib)
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1 3/4 lbs (800 g) yellow onions
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1/2 tablespoon dried marjoram
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1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds or ground caraway seeds (do not substitute cumin), see step 5
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1 tablespoon (20 g) tomato paste
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4 tablespoons (30 g) sweet Hungarian paprika
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1 teaspoon hot paprika or a pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
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1/2 tablespoon vinegar (any will do)
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3/4 teaspoon fine salt
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2 bay leaves (optional)
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Clarified butter or vegetable oil
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In addition: Large pot with lid
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Perfect side dishes: Kaiser rolls,