Hungarian Goulash

gluten-free dairy-free

Ingredients:

1/2 lb (8oz) boneless beef, cubed

1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) oil

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed   

1 medium onion, chopped

1 red pepper, de-seeded and chopped

1 green pepper, de-seeded and chopped

2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped

2 large cloves of garlic, crushed or chopped

2 x 15ml spoons (2 tablespoons) paprika

1 x 5ml spoon (1 teaspoon) salt

1/4 x 5ml spoon (1/4 teaspoon) caraway seeds, optional

1.2 litres (2 pints) water

What to do:

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan, add the onion and saute until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and paprika, then add the beef and salt.  Stir well, adding a little more water if needed to prevent sticking. Gently simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on.  
3. Add the caraway seeds, peppers, tomatoes and water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Now add the potatoes and gently simmer again until the potatoes are cooked ( 10-15 minutes).
5. Salt to taste.
6. Serve hot on freshly prepared gluten-free pasta or with crusty gluten-free cobs!