INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes, seasoned generously with salt and pepper
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2 onions, chopped
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2 tsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted and ground
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2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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1 tsp dried marjoram leaves
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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4 cups chicken broth (1 to deglaze pan, 3 more added to stew)
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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3 garlic cloves, crushed
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1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
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1 bay leaf
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1 tsp sugar
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar