ANTOINETTE'S GULYAS

Antoinette's Gulyas image

Provided by Matt Cabot

Yield Makes about 18 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium onions, chopped coarse
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 pounds boneless beef shin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons paprika (preferably sweet Hungarian)
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
12 cups beef broth
6 medium boiling potatoes (about 2 pounds)
Accompaniment: crusty sourdough bread

Steps:

In a 5- to 6-quart kettle cook onions in 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden and transfer to a bowl. In another bowl toss beef with flout until coated evenly. In kettle heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and cook beef, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in onions, paprika, caraway seeds, marjoram, vinegar, broth, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add potatoes to soup and simmer, covered, 20 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender.