The Ruddy Potato

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 large Onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons Hungarian Paprika
• 1 pound Beef - cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 6 - 8 cups Water
• 2 - 3 cloves Garlic - finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
• Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper to taste
• 2 - 3 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced

Preparation

1. Heat the butter in a large, heavy pot and saute the onion until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the beef and stir until the meat is lightly browned.
3. Add the remaining ingredients except the potatoes and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer covered for 1 hour.
4. Add the potatoes and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.