1 1/2 lbs. veal tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and black pepper
3 tbsp. Hungarian paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 vine-ripened tomatoes, fi nely chopped
1 tbsp. caraway seeds
4 tbsp. fl our
2 cups red wine
8 cups light beef stock
1 tsp. orange zest, or the zest from half an orange
1 tsp. lemon zest, or the zest from half a lemon
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp. chopped marjoram
1/4 cup sour cream
How to make
Veal Paprikash
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the veal pieces and brown on all sides.
Reduce heat to medium and add the onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is golden brown.
Season well and add the paprika, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, caraway seeds, and fl our.
Add the red wine, reduce liquid by 80%, then add the beef stock and slowly simmer for 45 to 60 minutes. Add the zest, bay leaf, and marjoram.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in the sour cream and serve immediately.
Tip: For extra smoothness, remove the veal when it has fi nished cooking, stir in the sour cream then strain through a sieve. Don’t reheat the stew once the sour cream has been added, as the cream could curdle. Fold the veal back into the fi nished sauce.