Goulash

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sour cream and chopped parsley, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Remove beef from pot and set aside.
4. In the same pot, add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic, paprika, caraway seeds, and tomato paste. Stir for 1 minute.
6. Add beef broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
7. Return beef to the pot and stir to combine.
8. Add chopped bell peppers and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour.
10. In a separate pot, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
11. Drain macaroni and add it to the goulash pot. Stir to combine.
12. Let simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
13. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.