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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Soups/stews
Hungarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb Beef, first cut of the
Round or stew meat, cut in
1" cubes
2 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
2 tb Paprika
2 tb Shortening,half butter
2 1/2 c Onion, cut into 1 1/2"
Chunks
3/4 c Brandy
1 cn (10 1/2 oz) beef consomme
3/4 ts Marjoram,crumbled
3/4 ts Caraway seeds
1 1/2 tb Cornstarch
Toss beef with salt,pepper and paprika until
coated.Heat shortening in large skillet or Dutch
oven.Add meat;brown well over moderately hot heat.Stir
in onions;cook 5 minutes.Remove from heat.Add 1/4 cup
brandy; ignite.When flames die out,return to heat.Stir
in consomme.Cover tightly;simmer until meat is tender,
1 to 1 1/2 hours.Add marjoram and caraway;cook 10
minutes.Blend cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup
brandy. Stir into stew.Simmer,stirring until liquid
clears and thickens.Makes 5 to 6 servings.
