4 tbsp (1/2 stick) of salted butter, divided in half
1 large Spanish onion, cut length-wise into strands
2 tbsp of paprika (regular, smoked or Hungarian is fine – since paprika is a key ingredient of this dish and if you wish to go heavier on it, add 1/4 cup instead)
1 tsp of caraway seeds
2-3 lbs of chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces (use this cut of meat for the best results and make sure it’s marbled – meaning strands of fat are visible)
1.5 cups of beef broth (I used 1.5 tsp of Beef Better Than Bouillon + 1.5 cups of water)
1/2 cup of a dry red wine, like a Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon (if you don’t wish to use wine, use another 1/2 cup of broth)
1 tbsp of white vinegar
14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
1/4 cup of ketchup
3 tbsp of dark brown sugar
1 tbsp of seasoned salt
1 tsp of pepper
2 cups of baby carrots
2 tbsp of cornstarch + 2 tbsp of water to form a slurry (I think it’s perfect this way, but use 1/4 cup of each if you want the gravy very thick)
Egg noodles, to serve the Goulash over (optional, but cook separately on the stove according to package)
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