Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Beef chuck, cubed (1")
  • 3 Yellow onions, halved and slivered (half-moons)
  • 1/4 cup Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3-4 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 6 cups Beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Red wine
  • 1 Flour
  • 1 Canola oil

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Season flour with salt and pepper. Toss meat in flour until coated.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a heavy pot until shimmering. Cook meat until well browned on all sides.
  • Set cooked meat aside in a bowl.
  • Add more oil if needed, then cook onions until soft (3-5 mins).
  • Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring.
  • Add tomato paste, paprika, and generous pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes (until paste no longer has "raw" smell), stirring constantly.
  • Return meat to the pot, along with broth and wine.
  • Cover and put into oven. Cook until sauce comes together and meat is fork tender (1.5 hours at 325° and then 2.5 hours at 300°).
  • Finish on a low simmer on the stovetop. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper to taste.
  • Finish with a splash of heavy cream and/or a dollop of sour cream. Serve over rice, pasta, or spatzle with a dollop of sour cream on top.