Goulash Soup
Makes 4 to 6 servings.

2 – pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

1 – tablespoon flour

1 – teaspoon salt

2 – teaspoons Hungarian paprika (hot or sweet)

1/8 – teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 – tablespoons olive oil

1 – onion, chopped

1 – clove garlic, chopped

1 – green bell pepper, chopped

1 – teaspoon tomato paste

1/2 - cup dry red wine

1 – pint sour cream

• Into a paper bag, add meat, flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne and shake until meat is well coated.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet.  Sauté the onions, garlic, bell pepper, and tomato paste a few minutes.  Remove and set aside.  Add the meat and brown.  Add wine.  Re-add back in the sauté onion mixture.  Simmer about 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
• Stir in the sour cream, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.  Serve with hot noodles.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Heat (on stove or in microwave) and pour into a thermos.  When you get to the picnic or tailgate site, just pour and enjoy.