Recipe#6250

Title: HUNGARIAN BRANDY BEEF GOULASH

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   3       lb           Beef, first cut of the
                        Round or stew meat, cut in
                        1" cubes
   2 1/2   ts           Salt
     1/2   ts           Pepper
   2       tb           Paprika
   2       tb           Shortening,half butter
   2 1/2   c            Onion, cut into 1 1/2"
                        Chunks
     3/4   c            Brandy
   1       cn           (10 1/2 oz) beef consomme
     3/4   ts           Marjoram,crumbled
     3/4   ts           Caraway seeds
   1 1/2   tb           Cornstarch
  Toss beef with salt,pepper and paprika until
  coated.Heat shortening in large skillet or Dutch
  oven.Add meat;brown well over moderately hot heat.Stir
  in onions;cook 5 minutes.Remove from heat.Add 1/4 cup
  brandy; ignite.When flames die out,return to heat.Stir
  in consomme.Cover tightly;simmer until meat is tender,
  1 to 1 1/2 hours.Add marjoram and caraway;cook 10
  minutes.Blend cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup
  brandy. Stir into stew.Simmer,stirring until liquid
  clears and thickens.Makes 5 to 6 servings.