Ingredients

• 2 Tb vegetable oil
• 2½ lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 2" cubes, seasoned generously with salt and pepper
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp caraway seeds, toasted and ground
• 2 Tb Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp dried marjoram leaves
• ½ tsp dried thyme leaves
• 4 C chicken broth, 1 to deglaze pan, 3 more added to stew
• ¼ C tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 Tb balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Simmer for about 2 hours, or until tender
2. Garnish with sour cream and fresh marjoram if desired.