Certainly! Here’s the tantalizing recipe for Beef Paprika, a hearty dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger cravings. 🍽️
Beef Paprika
Description:
This classic recipe, originating from a cookbook two decades ago, has stood the test of time with its delicious flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is easily doubled and loved by all ages. While staying true to its roots, I’ve added my own twists to make it even more irresistible.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 444
- Fat Content: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 109.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1637.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 9.1g
- Protein Content: 39.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | Shortening |
| 2 | Onions |
| 1 | Garlic powder |
| 1 | Ketchup |
| 3/4 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | Paprika |
| 2 | Dry mustard |
| 1/2 | Red cayenne pepper |
| 1 | Water |
| 1 1/2 | Flour |
| 2 | Water (additional) |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Melt shortening in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
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Sauté: Add the beef and onions to the pot. Cook until the meat is slightly browned.
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Flavor Infusion: Stir in the garlic powder, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, dry mustard, and red cayenne pepper until well combined.
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Simmer: Pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of water and stir thoroughly. Cover the pot and let it simmer over low to medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Thickening Agent: In a small bowl, blend the flour with 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the pot, stirring continuously for about a minute, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Serving: Spoon the savory beef paprika over hot cooked noodles and serve immediately.
Cooking Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 2 hours
- Total: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tips:
- For an extra kick of heat, adjust the amount of red cayenne pepper according to your preference.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp salad to balance out the richness of the dish.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a larger crowd or to have leftovers for later.
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Beef Paprika recipe, perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to become a family favorite! 🥩✨
