2 ounces lard or Olive oil
2 pounds onion -- medium dice
4 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoon garlic -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
salt -- to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 quart beef stock
4 ounces tomato paste
5 pounds beef stew meat -- cut in 1 1/2-in. (4-cm) cubes


1. Sauté the onions in the lard or oil, browning lightly.

2. Add the paprika, garlic, caraway seeds, salt and pepper; mix well.

3. Add the beef stock and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a
simmer.

4. Add the meat and continue simmering until the meat is very tender,
approximately 1 1/2 hours. Adjust the seasonings and serve.

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Per Serving: 494 Calories; 26g Fat (48.6% calories from fat); 50g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate;
3g Dietary Fiber; 130mg Cholesterol; 1086mg Sodium.