Hungarian Goulash

Name: Hungarian Goulash
Ingredients: 1 strip bacon; 2 onions, medium dice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 garlic clove; Pinch caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons good quality sweet paprika (see Cook's Note); 2 cups warm water; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 2 whole canned tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper; 4 or 5 potatoes; 2 tablespoons sour cream, plus more for plating; 1 pound prepared spaetzle, as an accompaniment; Cucumber Salad, as an accompaniment, recipe follows; 2 cucumbers; Seasoned salt; 1/2 onion; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika; Pinch dill, dried or fresh (optional); Dollop sour cream (optional)