Gulasch

This Gulasch is a traditional recipe from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy.

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 1 kilo lean beef cut in one-inch squares
• 500 grams potatoes, peeled and cut in one-inch pieces
• 500 grams drained canned tomatoes passed through a sieve
• 200 grams onion
• 100 grams lard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• A bunch of laurel, rosemary, and marjoram tied in a gauze bag

Preparation:

Heat the lard in a large saucepan, add the meat and chopped onion, brown for several minutes. Add the paprika, salt to taste, and add the tomatoes and the bunch of herbs. Add half a cup of water or broth, cover, and cook over a medium fire for an hour and a half. Check occasionally, add more water or broth if indicated. Add the potatoes and half a cup of water or broth. When the potatoes are almost cooked the cooking can be finished in the oven. Remove the bag of herbs before serving.

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The Food and Cuisine of Friuli Venezia Giulia