Classic Beef Paprika
In search of a delicious beef and noodles recipe with a twist? Then, you should give beef paprika a try! The recipe came from my grandmother, who then passed it onto my mother and so forth. I really enjoy it because it’s a true comfort food –the sauce is rich and flavorful, and the beef is nice and tender. The best part? Why, it’s only made with a handful of ingredients –but boy, do they pack a punch! Keep reading to check out my grandmother’s classic beef paprika recipe.
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Beef Paprika Ingredients
Olive oil
Ribeye steak
Onions
Garlic
Ketchup
Worcestershire sauce
Brown sugar
Paprika
Dry Mustard
Here’s How to Make it
Begin by heating up 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a large stock pan on medium-low
Slice 1 large onion and set aside
Mince 2 gloves of garlic and set aside
Gather the onions and garlic and dump into your stock pot; allow to sweat for 2-3 minutes, until the onions have softened a bit
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and pepper next; mixture will be thick
While that’s cooking, slice your beef into cubes
Add the meat into the pot and stir occasionally, until sides have browned
Measure 1 ½ c. of water in a pyrex glass
Whisk 2 tbsp. of flour in the water until the lumps have dissolved
Pour the flour mixture into the pot and mix completely
Cover and simmer for about 2 hours
Once the meat is nearly done, begin boiling and salting your pasta water
Dump in your favorite egg noodles and cook according to the package’s instructions; strain pasta once it’s ready
Serve the beef paprika over your egg noodles and garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika
Enjoy your delicious dinner!
And there you have it –a classic beef paprika dinner served over fluffy egg noodles! A great choice for a cozy weekend dinner or even a slow cooker option for those busy weekdays. For the full recipe, keep scrolling to find it below. And don’t forget to share it or pin it for later!
Classic Beef Paprika
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lbs. round steak, cubed
- 1 onion, sliced thin
- 3/4 c. ketchup
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1/4 c. water
Instructions
- Heat up olive oil in a large stock pan on medium-high heat
- Slice 1 large onion and set aside
- Mince 2 gloves of garlic and set aside
- Gather the onions and garlic and dump into your stock pot; allow to sweat for 2-3 minutes, until the onions have softened a bit
- While that’s cooking, slice your beef into cubes
- Add the meat into the pot and stir occasionally, until sides have browned
- Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and pepper next; mixture will be thick
- Measure 1 ½ c. of water in a pyrex glass
- Whisk 2 tbsp. of flour in the water until the lumps have dissolved
- Pour the flour mixture into the pot, then cover and simmer for about 2 hours
- Serve the beef paprika over noodles or potatoes, garnish with parsley and enjoy!
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