"A German version of beef goulash I acquired while living in Germany. Adapted from "Lieblings-Rezepte" and translated directly from the German...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb onion, diced
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3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely chopped
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1/4 lb thick bacon, finely chopped
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2 1/8 lbs beef shoulder, cut into bite-sized chunks as for stew (trim any visable fat)
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2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons bacon grease or 2 tablespoons lard
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2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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5 1/8 cups beef broth
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1 lemon, zest of,finely grated
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1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks
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1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks
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1 bunch fresh marjoram, stemmed and finely chopped
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
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fresh cooked egg noodles or spaetzle noodles, to serve over