Beef Stew with Paprika and Caraway
- Makes6 servings
- Cook Time1½ hours
- Slow Cook Time7-8 hours
- Active time plus cooling30 minutes active
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This simple stew, our version of Austrian goulash, derives much of its bold flavor and rich color from sweet and hot paprika, so make sure the paprika you use is fresh and fragrant. For the deepest, earthiest flavor, we recommend seeking out true Hungarian paprika; we use a combination of sweet and hot to achieve just the right degree of spice. Serve with egg noodles, spätzle or mashed potatoes.
Tip
Don't forget to crush the caraway seeds so they release their full flavor into the cooking liquid. Use either a mortar and pestle or pulse them in an electric spice grinder. But don't pulverize the seeds to a powder; they should still have a good amount of texture.
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