Another favorite simple meal. Takes some time but minimal effort.
First off fry two pounds of beef in oil or lard. I used regular hamburger because it's all I had today. Anything works, but I think it's better with either a very coarse (1/2" plate) grind or hand diced into small cubes. Cook until browned. (Not pictured)
Next up slice 4 yellow onions into thin half rings. Fry at medium high heat in a bit more oil or lard. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fine black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
It may sound odd, but the baking soda helps break down the onions into mush, which is good for this!
Once the onions are cooked down and start to brown, as shown
Add the previously fried beef back, along with 4 tablespoons of regular paprika. Hungarian is fine, just avoid smoked paprika or the spicy spanish paprika. I keep all types around and personally use regular old grocery store paprika for this meal. Fry for a couple minutes and then add 3 cups of water. Reduce heat to a moderate simmer and leave for about an hour and a half, stirring occasionally.
Here it is shortly after adding the liquid
Will follow shortly with the finished meal
First off fry two pounds of beef in oil or lard. I used regular hamburger because it's all I had today. Anything works, but I think it's better with either a very coarse (1/2" plate) grind or hand diced into small cubes. Cook until browned. (Not pictured)
Next up slice 4 yellow onions into thin half rings. Fry at medium high heat in a bit more oil or lard. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fine black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
It may sound odd, but the baking soda helps break down the onions into mush, which is good for this!
Once the onions are cooked down and start to brown, as shown
Add the previously fried beef back, along with 4 tablespoons of regular paprika. Hungarian is fine, just avoid smoked paprika or the spicy spanish paprika. I keep all types around and personally use regular old grocery store paprika for this meal. Fry for a couple minutes and then add 3 cups of water. Reduce heat to a moderate simmer and leave for about an hour and a half, stirring occasionally.
Here it is shortly after adding the liquid
Will follow shortly with the finished meal