Hungarian goulash - with coke

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsLean beef chuck
2tablespoonsMargarine
2cupsOnion, chopped
1mediumClove garlic, minced
1tablespoonPaprika
teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCaraway seeds
½cupCOCA-COLA
¼cupRed wine
4mediumsTomatoes, ripe peeled and chopped
3tablespoonsFlour
Water
Noodles, cooked and hot

Directions

Cut the beef into ½-inch cubes, discarding the bone and fat. In a Dutch oven, melt the margarine and add the meat, stirring to brown on all sides. Remove the meat cubes as they brown. Saute the onion and garlic in the drippings until they are soft. Stir in the paprika, salt, and caraway seeds, cook for 1 minute. Stir in the meat, Coca-Cola, wine, and tomatoes. Cover tightly, simmer about 1-½ hours or until the meat is fork-tender. In a bowl, blend the flour with a little water to make a smooth paste, stir into goulash. Serve with hot noodles. Makes 8 servings (about 6 cups).