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Traditional Czech Hovězí Guláš: Beef and Onion Paprika Gravy Served with Bread Dumplings (Not Hungarian Gulyás Soup)
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Czechia
175 minutes
Serves 6
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Traditional Czech Hovězí Guláš: Beef and Onion Paprika Gravy Served with Bread Dumplings (Not Hungarian Gulyás Soup)
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Cook the onions slowly in the lard over medium-low heat until deep golden, 25 to 30 minutes; this onion base thickens the gravy.
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2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 lb onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp lard or neutral oil
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp hot paprika, optional
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
1 tsp dried marjoram
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups beef stock or water, as needed
Salt and black pepper
12 slices prepared houskové knedlíky, for serving
1 small onion, thinly sliced, for garnish
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Use roughly equal weights of beef and onion for a naturally thick Czech-style gravy.
The flavour improves after an overnight rest.
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