Goulash

A simple, tasty stew from the Destitute Gourmet, adapted ever so slightly by me.

Serves 4 to 8

2-3 tablespoons of oil
1 kg stewing steak, cubed
2 medium onions in chunks
1 tablespoon paprika
2 large tomatoes, or substitute tinned tomatoes
3 or 4 potatoes, cubed
1 capsicum, sliced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
bay leaf
salt and pepper
750 ml stock
Sour cream to serve

Optional thickening: 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 cup tomato paste

Heat oil in large saucepan, brown meat and onion.  Add paprika, stir until meat is coated (don't let paprika burn).  Add tomatoes, potatoes, capsicum, herbs, salt and pepper and stock and bring to the boil.  Simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
If you need to thicken, combine flour and tomato paste and add to saucepan.  Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some nice bread to mop up the juices.