Recipe For Beef Goulash Soup

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
• Sour cream

Directions

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and stir the beef, onion and green pepper in oil until meat is browned on all sides; drain. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and caraway seeds. Cover and simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.