Shortcut Beef Goulash

By Addie

“Make dumplings with goulash. Mix 11/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs and 1/2 cup milk. Drop bits of batter into boiling water. Cook until dumplings float.”

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 pound sirloin steak
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, until browned. Add broth; stir until smooth. Add garlic salt, caraway seeds and pepper; stir until thickened. Set aside.


Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.


Meanwhile, cut steak into bite-size pieces. Add to skillet. Cook until steak is browned, about 5 minutes.


Add broth mixture, paprika and vinegar to skillet; stir until well blended. Cook until gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes.


NOTE:

If you want a richer tasting gravy, add 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder to the broth mixture during step 1.