Add cubed cooked potatoes and enjoy in a bowl or on a plate with a couple of other vegetables on the side or, omit the potatoes and serve over pasta or rice, as shown above on a bed of penne. I added a garnish of a few bits of tomato.
It is accompanied by green beans and sauerkraut which not only complements the taste, but makes a nice presentation.
Hungarian Ground Beef Goulash
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups thinly sliced onions
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground beef
1 green pepper, cut into narrow strips
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth (use water or tomato juice if you don't have beef broth on hand)
2 cups cubed, cooked potatoes (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
Melt butter in saucepan; saute onions 10 minutes. Blend in paprika and salt, then add the beef and green pepper. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly. Stir in tomato sauce and broth. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes. Add potato cubes; cook 5 more minutes. Stir in sour cream.
Makes: 6 to 8 servings