"With tender beef and a rich broth, Hungarian goulash is a deeply satisfying dish. Serve it over egg noodles for the ultimate comfort food...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 lbs boneless beef chuck, (cut into 1½-inch (3.75-cm) pieces)
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2 teaspoons salt
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¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 medium yellow onions, (thinly sliced)
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4 cloves garlic, (roughly chopped)
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups beef broth
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2 cups water
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1½ teaspoons caraway seeds
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2 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet paprika)
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1½ teaspoons sugar
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3 carrots, (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks on the diagonal)
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1 pound small white boiling potatoes (baby Yukon Gold) (cut in half (optional, if not serving over noodles))
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Sour cream